Blog

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
Book reviews

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...
The fig trees of Jerusalem
Gospels

The fig trees of Jerusalem

In Mark 11:12 we see Jesus as a victim of famine, and in his hunger he inspects a fig tree...
Armstrong, K., St. Paul: The Apostle We Love to Hate
Book reviews

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.
The angry interpolator of 1 Corinthians 12:2-3
Paul

The angry interpolator of 1 Corinthians 12:2-3

Clearly, 1 Corinthians 12:2-3 should be added to the long list of interpolations in the Pauline letters.
The messianic banquet
Multiple sources

The messianic banquet

Neither the rich landowner (two times ‘bought’ in an agricultural context) nor well-to-do are welcome in the messianic empire, but...
The apocalyptic XVIth chapter of the Didache – Part ten: Conclusion
Didache

The apocalyptic XVIth chapter of the Didache – Part ten: Conclusion

This chapter shows that Jesus was not yet proclaimed messiah at the beginning of the war. He received his status...