I owe a lot to Dr. Robert Eisenman. He defines the m.o. of the proto-orthodoxy, as Bart Ehrman calls the early Church.
http://roberteisenman.com/
I owe a lot to Dr. Robert Eisenman. He defines the m.o. of the proto-orthodoxy, as Bart Ehrman calls the early Church.
Bretagne,Bretagne wrote: ↑18 Jun 2019, 14:48 I think the author states clearly that his ideas would be dismissed by the Christian church, especially since he believes they already did this by hiding Judas’s transition into the apostle James.
I think the author definitely took the time to find resources for his view point, and he’s obviously very passionate about his work. I’d label him as a scholar before anything else.
Do you have proofs? There are archaeological and historical records supporting the authenticity of the bible. It is known as bible canon.
Yes. John 6:40. The plain language of whoever this Master was (I think it was James, not Jesus) is at odds with all of Christian teaching. It is a wonder so few have grasped the import. Masters all say one must SEE their Master to be saved -- that is, to be alive concurrently. This is a hard and fast truth that has been the same since the time of Seth, at least, in Genesis 4:26, "when men began to call on the Name of the Lord [the Word]." Masters come at all times, so that the world always has at least one present at all times for those who are seeking one. The speaker means see physically, too, since John 6:36 says that they DID see him and didn't believe him.
The canon is no more support for the authenticity of the Bible than Mein Kampf is support for race relations. You can't prove a text by using it as support for itself.
I'm a Satsangi of the Radha Soami Satsang, Beas, of Beas, India. I once was a Christian, and still follow the true teachings of any and all Christs, the practice of Word. The New Testament, as used by the Church anyway, is a lie.kmwarren20 wrote: ↑05 Jul 2019, 10:25 Based on the contents of the book, I have a hard time believing he is a true Christian, if he is one at all. He might be another form of religious or spiritual, but his book goes against basic Christian teachings.
Why don't you say something relevant for a change, OK? I don't attack anyone except the scholars who should know better and don't. What's wrong with that? Judas is the sacrifice! It matters!!! My "love" is having taken time out of my own life to try to save yours.Dragonsend wrote: ↑07 Jul 2019, 15:58 I have posted here before but the more I read through this discussion the more I believe he is a cultist. Involved in a cult and promoting a cult. Lacking patience or love or compassion in his answers. I don't believe the New Testament or Gospels are wrong about that.