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From Elizabeth Hayes, Christine. Introduction to the Bible (The Open Yale Courses Series) (Chapter 9, p. 128). Yale University Press. Kindle Edition. Modern source theory assigns the varied bodies of legal material found in the Pentateuch to the main biblical sources as follows: In all cases, it is supposed that the sources drew upon much […]
Continue ReadingWhen God Sleeps By Bernard F. Batto The God of the Bible both rests and sleeps. In this, he resembles other ancient Near Eastern deities. The Hebrew theologians shared a mythic vocabulary with neighboring cultures, but the Hebrew theologians used this vocabulary to elevate their theology to spiritual heights previously unknown. Divine rest following creation is also […]
Continue ReadingFrom ChatGPT 1/19/2025. Gog and Magog have been subjects of much scholarly debate and interpretation in biblical studies. Below is a summary of critical scholarly perspectives on these enigmatic figures, drawing from their appearances in the Hebrew Bible and Christian apocalyptic literature: Gog and Magog in Ezekiel 38–39 Textual Context: Gog appears as a leader […]
Continue ReadingFor a long list of prophecies, see the Wikipedia article: Unfulfilled Christian religious predictions From ChatGPT 1/19/2025 B. Modern End Times Prophecies From Wikipedia – Edgar C. Whisenant (September 25, 1932 – May 16, 2001) was an American former NASA engineer and Bible student from Little Rock, Arkansas, who predicted the rapture and World War III would occur during Rosh Hashanah in 1988, […]
Continue ReadingFrom ChatGPT John Wesley’s views on the end times and the rapture were shaped by his broader theology, but he did not develop a detailed or systematic eschatology like John Darby did. Wesley’s emphasis was more practical, focusing on personal holiness and preparation for Christ’s return rather than speculative theories about the end times. Here […]
Continue ReadingThe theological differences between John Wesley’s Methodist movement and John Darby’s Plymouth Brethren movement are substantial, as the two arose from different contexts and theological frameworks. Here is a comparison of key theological points: 1. Foundational Theology 2. Ecclesiology (View of the Church) 3. Sacraments 4. Eschatology (End Times) 5. Sanctification 6. The Role of […]
Continue ReadingFrom ChatGPT on 1/12/2025. Prompt: How do Jesus’ Teachings on the End Times differ between Matthew 24, Mark 13, and Luke 21? The teachings of Jesus on the End Times in Matthew 24, Mark 13, and Luke 21 are known as the Olivet Discourse and share significant similarities, but they also have some differences in […]
Continue ReadingFrom ChatGPT The Bible contains many references and instructions regarding the Sabbath, particularly in the Old Testament, but also in the New Testament. Here are key passages related to Sabbath instructions: Old Testament (ASV) 1. The Ten Commandments 2. Sabbath as a Covenant 3. Sabbath for Rest 4. Sabbath Violations and Punishments New Testament (NRSV) […]
Continue ReadingFrom OpenAI. (2025). ChatGPT [Large language model]. https://chatgpt.com Prompt: Cite all passages in the bible, and separately in other non-canonical writings, where Jesus’ ministering to Gentiles is presented. Cite all sources. Biblical References to Jesus Ministering to Gentiles Old Testament Prophecies (ASV)While not direct actions by Jesus, these passages foretell the inclusion of Gentiles in […]
Continue ReadingTabor’s posts on EhrmanBlog.org On https://jamestabor.com/ or his YouTube channel. The video below was distributed by Tabor on 1/11/2025 as a “sizzler” before his coming book. Below includes what he has discovered about the tombstone of a 1st century Roman soldier from Sidon found Bingerbrücke, Germany, on the Rhine river, in 1859. My thoughts as […]
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