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.

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...
Incigneri, B.J., The Gospel to the Romans – The Setting and Rhetoric of Mark
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Incigneri, B.J., The Gospel to the Romans – The Setting and Rhetoric of Mark's Gospel

In this book Incigneri pursues a double purpose. He defends a post-70 CE origin of the first gospel (71 CE...