Category: The Bible
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Exploring Population Dynamics : Demographic Discrepancies in Biblical Narratives
Explore demographic disparities in biblical accounts, focusing on Genesis, Exodus, and Numbers. Through textual scrutiny and mathematical models, unravel the enigmas of ancient Israelite society. Discover the delicate balance between narrative tradition and empirical evidence, shedding light on historical complexities.
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No Resurrection In Mark’s Gospel : Paul of Tarsus Says That The Gospel Of Mark Is Futile
But the first of the four gospels, i.e., the Gospel according to Mark, apparently did not receive Paul’s memo. And this is a very important point as we keep in mind that each of the gospels were initially divorced from each other and were written in different localities for different audiences.
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Examining the Gospels’ Accounts : Call of the First Disciples
So which is the correct Gospel account concerning the choice of Jesus' first apostles? Between Mt. 4, 12-22; Mk. 1, 14-20; Lk. 5, 1-11; Jn. 1, 35-42, which is the correct Gospel account regarding the call of the first disciples of Jesus?
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On The Reliability Of Luke As A Historian
One of the most popular argument often proposed by missionaries as “evidence” that Luke was “inspired”, or at least someone who we can blindly trust without second thoughts, is as follows: he was an excellent historian who conducted a careful investigation during the course of composing his books.
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Textual Criticism : Resolving The Christian “I‑Know-Nothing” Multi-Problem
Occasionally, we come across Christians face-to-face and, more frequently, on the Internet, who, when informed that the text of the gospels underwent corruption during their transmission, often react with the following type of questions: "When? Who did the corruption? In what country? Before or after Muhammad? Why was it done? How come no one noticed…
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An Eye-Opening Biblical Narration : The Curious Case of Canaan
In a perplexing biblical account, Noah's son Ham's actions lead to a generational curse on innocent Canaan. This raises profound questions about justice and fairness. Explore the moral complexities of this narrative and its implications.
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The Authentic Gospel of Jesus
Instead of writing a full-scale biography of Jesus of Nazareth, I want to focus on some aspects of the life and teaching of Jesus of Nazareth that are commonly overlooked by most Christians. Any attempt to reconstruct the historical Jesus (as distinct from the incarnate deity of ecclesiastical faith) needs to take into account all…
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Examining Contradictions : Jesus’ Trials, Crucifixion, and Resurrection
In analyzing the contradictions surrounding Jesus' trials, crucifixion, and resurrection, doubts emerge regarding the reliability of New Testament accounts. These discrepancies, evident in discrepancies about Jesus' trials, crucifixion details, and resurrection witnesses, cast shadows over the narrative's historical accuracy. Critical scrutiny of these inconsistencies is crucial for understanding the complexities of religious texts and their…