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Being Realistic about How Stories about Jesus Spread before the Gospels
Dr. Ehrman describes how stories about Jesus could be radically altered as they orally spread among people far removed from Palestine.
Who Was Spreading the Stories about Jesus Before the Gospels?
Bart stresses how missionaries who had never seen Jesus needed stories about him to spread the gospel.
Was Jesus a Simplistic Person or an Extraordinary One? A Platinum Post by Omar Abur-Robb
In a guest post, Steve Clark explores whether Jesus was the acme of ethics.
Was Jesus a Simplistic Person or an Extraordinary One? A Platinum Post by Omar Abur-Robb
Omar Abur-Robb demonstrates that Jesus likely had a high level of charisma, leadership, storytelling skills, and determination, making him extraordinary.
Are *Groups* of Story Tellers (Think: Ancient Followers of Jesus) More Likely to Preserve Traditions Accurately Than Individuals?
Are *Groups* of Story Tellers (Think: Ancient Followers of Jesus) More Likely to Preserve Traditions Accurately Than Individuals?
Do Modern Mideastern Story Tellers Show How the Ancient Traditions of Jesus Were Circulated
Do Modern Mideastern Story Tellers Show How the Ancient Traditions of Jesus Were Circulated