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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.

The stilling of the storm, a coded account of the Roman cavalry attack on Tarichaeae
Gospels

The stilling of the storm, a coded account of the Roman cavalry attack on Tarichaeae

On close inspection the story of the stilling of the storm in Mark 4:35-41 (parallels in Matthew 8:23-27 and Luke...
The Tarichaean episode of the rebellion – Part II: Reinstating the historical context
Gospels

The Tarichaean episode of the rebellion – Part II: Reinstating the historical context

Reinstating the historical context comprises three elements: to mention again information deliberately omitted by the author, to decode encrypted information,...
The Tarichaean episode of the rebellion in Mark 3:7-12 and Matthew 8:18 – Part I: Discussion
Gospels

The Tarichaean episode of the rebellion in Mark 3:7-12 and Matthew 8:18 – Part I: Discussion

I believe Mark 3:7-12 in combination with Matthew 8:18 is a powerful example of the explanatory power of my theory...
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
Multiple sources

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...