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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.

Historical fact in Ascension of Isaiah ‒ Part 2: The days of signs and miracles (σημεῖα καἱ τέρατα) in 3:13-20
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Historical fact in Ascension of Isaiah ‒ Part 2: The days of signs and miracles (σημεῖα καἱ τέρατα) in 3:13-20

In this second contribution on the Ascension of Isaiah, I will be discussing chapter 3:13-20, the first part of the...
Historical fact in Ascension of Isaiah ‒ Part 1: The last Zealot resistance during the Jewish-Roman war in 2:7 – 3:1
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Historical fact in Ascension of Isaiah ‒ Part 1: The last Zealot resistance during the Jewish-Roman war in 2:7 – 3:1

In summary we can say that The Ascension of Isaiah 2:7 – 3:1 points to the historical situation of the...
The ‘wooden house’ of Sibylline Oracles 8:198 and the appearance of the messiah
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The ‘wooden house’ of Sibylline Oracles 8:198 and the appearance of the messiah

The ‘wooden house’ verse does not stand on its own. Although in a veiled way as well, the following verses...
A pseudepigraphical text connecting Jesus’ crucifixion with the events of 70 CE
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A pseudepigraphical text connecting Jesus’ crucifixion with the events of 70 CE

The first two sentences of this fragment combine different interesting pieces of information: Jesus’ crucifixion, the tearing of the veil...
Thlipsis, a code word in the Synoptic Apocalypse and in Revelation
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Thlipsis, a code word in the Synoptic Apocalypse and in Revelation

In my opinion the apocalyptic texts of the New Testament – the Synoptic Apocalypse and Revelation – together with the...
The leper as an expulsed Essene community member
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The leper as an expulsed Essene community member

A punished Essene, a leper, comes in despair to the Essene priest Jesus, who abolishes his punishment of expulsion, he...