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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.

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

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
Book reviews

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...
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...
Robinson, J.A.T., Redating the New Testament
Book reviews

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...
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...