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www.leaderu.com
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| | | | | [AI summary] The article presents a comprehensive historical and theological examination of the resurrection of Jesus, arguing that it is a central event in Christian belief and history. It critiques alternative explanations for the resurrection, such as mythological borrowing, hallucinations, and theft of the body, and asserts that these theories are insufficient to explain the emergence and growth of Christianity. The author emphasizes the uniqueness of Jesus and the transformative impact of the resurrection on the early Christian community, including the radical transformation of figures like James, Peter, and Paul. The article also highlights the historical attestation of the resurrection through early Christian writings and external sources like Tacitus... | |
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bibleinterp.arizona.edu
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| | | | | [AI summary] The discussion centers around the historicity of Jesus and mythicist interpretations. Key points include the use of the Gospels as historical evidence, the debate over the crucifixion's location (earthly vs. heavenly), the role of Pauline traditions in early Christianity, and the evolution of Jesus' portrayal from celestial to historical figures. Participants engage with Rudolf Bultmann's challenge of reconciling Jesus as both a divine being and a historical person, and explore mythicist views like euhemerism and historicizing. The conversation also touches on the apostolic traditions, the resurrection appearances, and the potential motivations behind Paul's silence on Jesus' teachings. | |
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isthatinthebible.wordpress.com
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| | | | | Note: This article is based on updated research and is intended to replace my old article on Melchizedek, written several years ago. It has also been produced as a documentary at the MythVision YouTube channel. Melchizedek. You've probably heard that name before, but many Christians would be hard-pressed to tell you who he was or... | |
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barbaraleeharper.com
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| | | It's so easy to get off-track as Christians. For instance, we set up routines to help us get into God's Word regularly. But we can find ourselves just going through the routine without really engaging with Scripture. Or we set up various programs for good at church, but then get lost in the minutia of... | ||