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Alleged "Proof" That Crucified Jews Were Allowed Decent Burials
Bart argues that Craig Evan's use of a passage from the Jewish philosopher Philo misreads its implications for Jesus's supposed removal from the cross....
New Insights into the New Testament: Something You DON'T Want to Miss!
Bart announces a 10-lecture, 2-day conference on the NT. Read by John Paul Middlesworth
A Proposition That the First Greek Converts to Jesus Were a Few Ascetic Pythagorean Philosophers. A Platinum Post From Omar Robb
Could Greek philosophers have picked up Christianity and spread it? Omar Robb proposes such a scenario. Read by John Paul Middlesworth
Does It Even Matter If Jesus Was Given a Proper Burial?
Bart explains why he has little at stake personally in the question of whether Jesus was properly buried. Read by John Paul Middlesworth.
More Reasons for Thinking Jesus was Not Given a Decent Burial
Bart focuses on the practices and behavior of Pilate to argue that Jesus was not given a formal burial but was more likely thrown...
Did Romans Allow Decent Burials for Crucified Criminals?
Bart offers a reason to doubt the tradition that Jesus received a decent burial. Read by John Paul Middlesworth.