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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 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...
The apocalyptic XVIth chapter of the Didache – Part nine
Didache

The apocalyptic XVIth chapter of the Didache – Part nine

The κατάθεμα of Didache XVI verse 5
The sacrifices of the revolutionary soldier
Gospels

The sacrifices of the revolutionary soldier

In the Nestle-Aland translation of the New Testament, Luke 14:25-33 is titled ‘The cost of discipleship’. The key sentence of...
Does ‘The Man with the Withered Hand’ (Mk 3:1-6) discuss the issue of warfare on the Sabbath?
Gospels

Does ‘The Man with the Withered Hand’ (Mk 3:1-6) discuss the issue of warfare on the Sabbath?

For many centuries the issue of warfare on the Sabbath has been significant in ancient Judaism. After a major carnage...