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by arnoldo
Sat Jan 11, 2014 2:18 pm
Forum: Christian Texts and History
Topic: When was the term "christian" first used?
Replies: 64
Views: 54148

Re: When was the term "christian" first used?

Allegedly, the Emperor Hadrian used the term "christian" circa 134 A.D. in the following context. The Egyptians, whom you are pleased to commend to me, I know thoroughly from a close observation, to be a light, fickle, and inconstant people, changing with every turn of fortune. The Christi...
by arnoldo
Sun Jan 05, 2014 10:47 am
Forum: Christian Texts and History
Topic: From Mark to Marcion
Replies: 14
Views: 13802

Re: From Mark to Marcion

It's worth reading to learn about the Egyptian influence on gnosticism which is extensive. Also, for someone wanting to research about one of many competing “mythicist” theories out there this is a well written book regardless of whether D.M. Murdock's hypothesis is true or not. Robert M Price has a...
by arnoldo
Sun Jan 05, 2014 6:54 am
Forum: Christian Texts and History
Topic: Proofs That Jesus Existed
Replies: 422
Views: 430777

Re: Proofs That Jesus Existed

1. If Jesus didn't exist then mythicists are right.
2. Mythicists can't be right.
3. Therefore,Jesus existed.
by arnoldo
Thu Jan 02, 2014 8:30 am
Forum: Christian Texts and History
Topic: What Tertullian Says About 'Jesus the Man' in Marcion
Replies: 2
Views: 4574

Re: What Tertullian Says About 'Jesus the Man' in Marcion

Crucifixus est dei filius; non pudet, quia pudendum est. Et mortuus est dei filius; credibile prorsus est, quia ineptum est. Et sepultus resurrexit; certum est, quia impossibile. The Son of God was crucified: I am not ashamed--because it is shameful. The Son of God died: it is immediately credible-...
by arnoldo
Thu Jan 02, 2014 8:08 am
Forum: Jewish Texts and History
Topic: Zechariah 12:9-14
Replies: 28
Views: 27208

Re: Zechariah 12:9-14

... christians say that lesser part of thier god got pierced jews say that thier god didn't get pierced. who is right? can we see an explanation of the hebrew words thanks Piercing was not important per se. If there were a mention in Exodus that Moses sprained his ankle then rest assured Jesus woul...
by arnoldo
Wed Jan 01, 2014 11:55 am
Forum: Christian Texts and History
Topic: Proofs That Jesus Existed
Replies: 422
Views: 430777

Re: Proofs That Jesus Existed

Argument from the Calendar

1. The current year,2014, is based upon the number of years since the birth of Jesus.
2. Therefore, Jesus existed.
by arnoldo
Wed Jan 01, 2014 11:07 am
Forum: Christian Texts and History
Topic: some books you can read on amazon
Replies: 6
Views: 4551

Re: some books you can read on amazon

The following books offer a sociological perspective on the origins of christianity. . . http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/510TwHvP91L._SY344_PJlook-inside-v2,TopRight,1,0_SH20_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg http://www.amazon.com/Cities-God-Christianity-Movement-Conquered/dp/0061349887/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_...
by arnoldo
Mon Dec 30, 2013 4:20 pm
Forum: Christian Texts and History
Topic: Monotheism and John 1:1
Replies: 20
Views: 23077

Re: Monotheism and John 1:1

I dunno about the Arians, but Origen of Alexandria has a lot of interesting commentary on the gJohn. Thus to find out what is meant by the phrase, "The Word was with God," we have adduced the words used about the prophets, how He came to Hosea, to Isaiah, to Jeremiah, and we have noticed t...
by arnoldo
Sat Dec 28, 2013 1:21 pm
Forum: Christian Texts and History
Topic: Tomb of St. Peter - authentic?
Replies: 13
Views: 17303

Re: Tomb of St. Peter - authentic?

FWIW, the Emperor Julian allegedly mentions the tomb of Peter in Against the Galileans. But you are so misguided that you have not even remained faithful to the teachings that were handed down to you by the apostles. And these also have been altered., so as to be worse and more impious, by those who...