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Comment on Craig A. Evans’ new commentary on the Gospel of Matthew. by anthony le donne

anthony le donne — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 16:23:39 +0000

I have extremely high hopes for this volume! I can’t wait to take a look.

Comment on Lent in the Shadow of Death. by Birth in the Shadow of Death. « Near Emmaus

Birth in the Shadow of Death. « Near Emmaus — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 15:31:57 +0000

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Comment on Lent in the Shadow of Death. by Brian LePort

Brian LePort — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 05:27:02 +0000

It is a given that my place of birth, social standing, and such influence my outlook on life, yes. I don’t see it as a shame, but rather a responsibility. I think of it as “to whom much is given, much is required.”

Comment on Pagan this, pagan that. by Brian LePort

Brian LePort — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 05:25:46 +0000

Andrew:

If you read the next two sentences I make that very observation. As far as the “Gentile Christianity” language I am merely pointing out the obvious reality that our religion is shaped by calendars and holidays that don’t come from Judaism. It isn’t a “theological” statement as much as it is a sociological one.

Comment on Lent in the Shadow of Death. by Andrew T.

Andrew T. — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 04:47:26 +0000

“I am still at the point where death seems far down the dusty road.”

I am not being impudent in pointing out that this luxury comes from the very great privilege of being born in N. America, being raised (likely) in a middle class home, in a literate society, where death (thankfully) does not define the day-to-day grind.

Truly, that this is the case, does not speak to your shame. Rather, it speaks to a very great blessing that God has bestowed on you (and your people). I hope you appreciate this.

Comment on Pagan this, pagan that. by Andrew T.

Andrew T. — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 04:37:14 +0000

“This pious idea ignores that Christianity is inevitably a Gentile religion now.”

Given how the bible paints the ‘New Covenant’, It isn’t clear this is true either.

Comment on Pagan this, pagan that. by Andrew T.

Andrew T. — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 04:31:28 +0000

“Often said people think of themselves as participating in a form of Christianity that is void of Gentile influence connecting back to a purer form that emerged from Judaism.”

… that is, of course, assuming Judaism itself was untainted …

Comment on The earliest Markan manuscript fragment? by Brian LePort

Brian LePort — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 20:25:03 +0000

@Steven: Agreed

@Joe: I’m not familiar with that piece. This type of thing seems like a popular hoax.

Comment on The earliest Markan manuscript fragment? by Joe Zias

Joe Zias — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 08:00:24 +0000

Reminds one of that Angel Scroll a few yrs back…no one ever saw it either and it faded away.

Comment on The earliest Markan manuscript fragment? by Steven Carr

Steven Carr — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 07:39:37 +0000

People should be congratulated for the fantastic job they have done evaluating this photograph.

The power of the Internet for experts to evaluate exhibits is one of the reasons it exists.

Of course, the real fragment is being hidden away, so that nobody can evaluate it.