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From OpenAI. (2024). ChatGPT [Large language model]. https://chatgpt.com Prompt – Who were the priests and political leaders who supported the inclusion of the Book of Revelations in the Canon and who did not support it? Provide the time when they were active. Cite the sources at the end of the response and any scriptures are […]
Continue ReadingFrom ChatGPT Prompt – How do Christian theologians justify the belief that the temple must be rebuilt before the end times? Christian theologians who hold to the belief that the temple must be rebuilt before the end times often base their arguments on a literal interpretation of biblical prophecy. Here are the key points they […]
Continue ReadingSee the excellent article by Marko Marina, Ph.D. posted to BartEhrman.com on August 19th, 2024. In this article, we’ll delve into the rich and varied landscape of Christian eschatology, examining its origins, development, and the conflicting interpretations that have emerged over centuries. Eschatology, pronounced “es-kuh-TOL-uh-jee,” is a term that stems from the Greek word eschatos, meaning “last” […]
Continue ReadingSome early church fathers considered the book to be heretical. Some argued it was a propaganda piece to encourage loyalty to the church; scare them to death, and then sell them protection. A kind of protection racket. In Alan Garrow’s video here, he presents info on a Plinian volcano, i.e., Mt. Vesuvius, and how Pliny […]
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