The first piece of evidence is that Jesus was crucified under order from Pontius Pilate around 30 AD. There are no scholars who deny that Jesus was not crucified in Judea because history shows over and over just how good the Romans had become at doing this (Strauss). The second piece of evidence is that all four Gospels provide confirmation that Jesus was buried in the Tomb of Joseph of Arimathea. The incidental details
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In Pierre De Berulle’s selected writings pages 147 through 157 we continue to learn about the “Discourse on the State and Grandeurs of Jesus. The ninth discourse is on the love and communication of God in this mystery. Then we continue to the tenth discourse which describes the three births of Jesus. In the eleventh discourse we learn about the second birth of Jesus. And finally in the twelfth discourse we learn about the third birth of Jesus. In the ninth discourse we learn about the love and
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GIFT GIVING... Historically‚ Christmas gift giving became part of many Christmas traditions all over the world to honor the three wise men that brought gifts to the baby Jesus. According to the bible records after Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea‚ during the time of King Herod‚ Magi from the east came to Jerusalem. On coming to the house‚ they saw the child with his mother Mary‚ and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold and
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What impact did the Colosseum have on Roman social values? Its purpose was to be a gift to the Roman citizens‚ a massive breath-taking structure that conveyed the wealth‚ might and power of Rome‚ showing exotic‚ wild animals from all corners of the Roman Empire‚ showing off the extent of Rome’s conquests of different countries. It displayed the latest of Roman engineering and building techniques and showed re-enactments of famous Roman battles‚ including sea battles that required it to be flooded
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Study Guide for Unit 9 Galatians‚ Romans‚ 1-2 Corinthians Required Reading Assignment: Powell chapter 15‚ “Galatians‚” pp. 307-21. Powell chapter 12‚ “Romans‚” pp. 255-71. Powell chapter 13‚ “1 Corinthians‚” pp. 273-91. Powell chapter 14‚ “2 Corinthians‚” pp. 293-305. Galatians 1‚ 5; Romans 1-5; 1 Cor 1‚ 8‚ 12-13; 2 Cor 1‚ 9‚ 11 http://web1.calbaptist.edu/jcate/cst100/Unit7.htm#Rom (online notes from a course I used to teach) Supplemental Reading: Dr. Cate’s old and enhanced notes on
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BD 3 Johannine Literature Five books in the New Testament are said to have been written by John. But there are arguments that say that not all three letters of John were written by the same author. It is so because the word Church (Ecclesia) does not appear in the forth Gospel and in 1 and 2 John. Another challenge to the Johannine ecclesiology is offered marked opposition to outsiders‚ whether to the world‚ Jews‚ Christians. Has the association of Johhanine Christians become a sect?
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Muslims in the following areas: the Afterlife‚ God‚ Heaven‚ Hell and Judgement Day. Therefore‚ this research will explore the aforementioned existential similarities between Christianity and Islam. Christianity started about two thousand years ago in Judea with Jesus and his disciples. Jesus was a Jew and observed the Jewish law as well as associated Himself with the Jews. In his early years‚ Jesus travelled from village to village teaching and preaching in the synagogues as well as healing those who
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Analysis of the Ramayana The West as usual has a culturally biased view and tends to label non-western scriptures as mythical while its zealots swear fealty to the literal truth of the Bible. In fairness‚ it subjects its own ancient books to independent verification by acceptable standards‚ but devotes more time‚ intellectual effort and talent to the biased purpose. The archeological efforts by Schliemann at Troy and Rawlinson at Beheshtun lend credence to parts of the Iliad and the biblical
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Martyr or Madman? John was not a large man. As he stood towering over this sniveling coward he felt ten feet tall. This was his moment. It was time to take a stand and do what was right. His life had been a series of failures‚ please God‚ don’t let this be one too. This was his one chance to do the right thing. With one of his sons beside him‚ he was empowered. He could make a difference. He would set an example that his sons and daughters would look up to. He took a deep breath‚ swallowed
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The Shakers‚ also known as the United Society of Believers in Christ’s Second Appearing‚ are a religious sect most known for their faith‚ craftsmanship and handmade furniture. They are‚ however‚ more than meets the eye. These quiet people are generous beyond their means‚ humble to a fault and remarkably forward-thinking as well as technologically inclined. The Shakers were born out of frustration from Quaker reformation in England. This reformation addressed a specific practice in which followers
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