What is a Gospel? For the last few hundred years, New Testament scholars, particularly in Germany, have been asking themselves this very question. Are they the biographies of a miraculous savior... Read More
Posted by: rookhawkins on 2008-02-07 21:43:41
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To make this absolutely clear, nobody is to reproduce this introduction in any way. It is copyrighted 2008, by Rook Hawkins (me). This is also subject to change. INTRODUCTION... Read More
Posted by: rookhawkins on 2008-02-07 21:40:54
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By Rook Hawkins   Far too often apologists and evangelicals bring up Josephus as a source for a historical Jesus. This is a continuing error among scholars, and it is fueled by... Read More
Posted by: rookhawkins on 2008-02-07 21:37:30
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QUESTION: This question is in two parts: (1) What languages are the oldest copies of the books of the Bible found in, and (2) what language is it believed to be originally written in? I... Read More
Posted by: rookhawkins on 2008-02-07 21:33:45
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Question: If the Gospels are literary fictions, can you give us any other examples of a fictitious narrative written by Hellenized Jews to reflect reinterpretation of scripture... Read More
Posted by: rookhawkins on 2008-02-07 21:31:34
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OK, I thought I'd heard of every conceivable warping of Judiasm, including Humanist (atheist), Messianic (Christian), and Jew-Bu's ('nuff said).  However, there is a movement afoot, or perhaps... Read More
Posted by: AztecQueen2000 on 2008-01-28 15:07:37
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I. When was Jesus born?A. Popular myth puts his birth on December 25th in the year 1 C.E.B. The New Testament gives no date or year for Jesus’ birth. The earliest gospel – St.... Read More
Posted by: Fiona1234 on 2007-12-25 23:26:44
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This is an interesting article showing the differences between Zionism and Judaism from the viewpoint of Rabbis. Zionism Hated by Jews Many people in the world may assume the words... Read More
Posted by: Insight on 2007-12-12 03:47:29
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I finally have something interesting to share with you all:   Today we had a meeting with the Jewish club. We talked about the Channukah party that is going to be held next... Read More
Posted by: Daniella on 2007-11-20 13:43:05
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Liberal Female Straight Democrat Pro-Marriage Pro-Choice Straight-Edge (doesn't drink or smoke or narcotics) Vegetarian Humanitarian Loves outdoors.... Read More
Posted by: zoecnewman on 2007-11-14 08:38:53
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Testing!!! Read More
Posted by: irtehgman on 2007-10-02 09:45:21
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