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...
I'm not sure whether that is generally so. But I gather that Zoroastrian teaching was not written down until the 4-5th century AD, almost 1,000...
I think these are bad types of arguments, tho, since they could equally be applied to anything or nothing. I believe there are large numbers of...
I am unable to parse this; would you explain what you mean? I worry in case this is merely a long way of saying "unreliable", you see. I'm...
This seems to use the term "Jesus myth" in a manner other than that which is usual. Whenever I have encountered it, this term specifically refers...
I'm not sure that I have context on this, but can I make a plea for a level playing field? Let me explain what I mean. I've seen quite a few...
No hassle!
Thank you -- but I didn't see the bit in this that said Mithras predated Christ? Are we perhaps at cross-purposes?
I'm sorry if this is obtuse, but could you point me at the "source"? All the best, Roger Pearse
I suggest you ask a professor of ancient history at any university. He will advise you otherwise. We might like to ask ourselves why any...
I'm sorry -- who is "he" in this? Augustine, below, does not say this.
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