Blog book-reviews

In A Chronological Revision of the Origins of Christianity, I have established the framework of an all-encompassing chronological theory of the origins of Christianity. Further study and reading has yielded numerous additional insights, which I will share in brief blog-like articles. This new content is supplemented with some book reviews and general reflections.

Owens, C.W., Son of Yahweh
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Owens, C.W., Son of Yahweh

The main part of his essay, the discussion of the four canonical gospels, of Acts and of the famous “abomination...
Bauckham, R., Jesus and the Eyewitnesses – The Gospels as Eyewitness Testimony
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Bauckham, R., Jesus and the Eyewitnesses – The Gospels as Eyewitness Testimony

With over 500 pages, this book is an example of thoroughgoing biblical scholarship. Bauckham expands extensively on his hypothesis that...
Robinson, J.A.T., Redating the New Testament
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Robinson, J.A.T., Redating the New Testament

After chapter 2 ‘The Significance of 70’ Robinson’s main thesis had already faded away. Nevertheless I enjoyed the chapter on...
Hardin, J.K., Galatians and the Imperial Cult – A Critical Analysis of the First-Century Social Context of Paul’s Letter
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Hardin, J.K., Galatians and the Imperial Cult – A Critical Analysis of the First-Century Social Context of Paul’s Letter

The author wonders if recent scholarly attention to the imperial cult in Paul’s letters is only a passing phenomenon. I...
Armstrong, K., St. Paul: The Apostle We Love to Hate
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Armstrong, K., St. Paul: The Apostle We Love to Hate

In general Armstrong gives a superficial overview of Pauline scholarship, avoiding the most controversial subjects.
Court, J.M., Myth and History in the Book of Revelation
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Court, J.M., Myth and History in the Book of Revelation

This book does not discuss the whole book of Revelation, but a selection of six fragments is addressed. After a...