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In addition to the list below by Bernard Lang, see What Is God’s Name? Pronouncing the Tetragrammaton by John Drummond, published at BAS on January 13, 2026. Extract of 2003 the article “Why God Has So Many Names,” by Bernard Lang in Bible Review 19.4 (2003): pp. 48–50. Lang is a Professor Emeritus in Religion at the University […]
Continue ReadingFrom ChatGPT on 6/16/2025. Prompt – When do critical bible scholars believe that Jesus’ followers began calling him Christ? Cite all sources. Critical Bible scholars generally believe that Jesus’ followers began calling him “Christ” (Greek: Christos, meaning “Anointed One,” equivalent to Hebrew Mashiach or “Messiah”) only after his death and the emergence of resurrection belief—not […]
Continue ReadingThis long page contains multiple responses from ChatGPT in the order provided on 6/3/2025. See responses in the last half regarding Mary Magdalene. All references to “I” are ChatGPT speaking. The idea that people in the Old Testament (Hebrew Bible) were given new names to reflect their identity, destiny, or transformation is a well-established theme, […]
Continue ReadingFor a concise history and background, see the Britannica article here. All information below is from ChatGPT on May 11, 2025. Additional responses below the first prompt are: 1st prompt – When the Jewish Study Bible uses LORD in all caps what was the name used in the original Hebrew? ChatGPT said: When the Jewish […]
Continue ReadingPraying (and Pronouncing) the Names of God – As spoken by Tony Evans The Names of God in the Old Testament – Pronunciation and frequency of use plus more. Parsing the Divine Name by Ronald S. Hendel at BAR. Shorter version is here. Articles in BAR often write “Yahweh” as the name of ancient Israel’s God. This concerns some […]
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