I think that answers my question. I do think that the misuse of anonymity online, in order to behave badly, is a problem for us all. There is...
Just to recap the discussion: * A poster quotes an excerpt. * I point out the full text, and read through it, and indicate (very politely)...
The evidence is otherwise, but of course you're welcome to believe whatever you like, if it is that important to you. Could you say, however,...
I think it is a mistake to see it as evidence in any special way on this question. There is acres of early Christianity literature and...
Neither. I'm afraid the whole context of my comments has been lost here. Sorry! All the best, Roger Pearse
That's not very nice. Indeed I notice various points at which you wrote as if in a rage. It's generally a good idea to hold off posting, when...
We must be at cross-purposes; the Augustine quote doesn't say that Mithras predates Jesus. Indeed it isn't clear that "Pilleatus" refers to...
I think that I would go with the ANF -- Geden's translations are good, but perhaps a little loose. All the best, Roger Pearse
I think perhaps what I said came across wrongly here. What I meant is that I couldn't think of a reason why you should believe me, whatever I...
But ... do you know what the ancient sources say about NT origins? What ancient sources do you use, that tell you so? Or is this modern...
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Um, I am unable to discern any practical difference between "There are very good reasons... for not taking them at face value. ... Their value as...
Surely the best thing to do, if you think that, is to consult a professional historian? The writers who state that Jesus walked the earth do so...
Um, gently here. I think rendering "Pilleatus" as "Mithras" is the sort of thing an over-enthusiastic translator might do, without evil intent....
No, I agree this probably refers to Mithras (not Mithra -- that's the Persian deity, and the two are separate). Thank you for explaining how...
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