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From ChatGPT on 10/14/2025. This is a follow-up aspect of related posts at this site that contain earlier parts of the ChatGPT conversation here. Prompt: Do critical bible scholars think that Paul’s use of the name Chephas indicates a widespread use of the nickname for Peter? How does that mesh with the idea that the […]
Continue ReadingThis post contains ChatGPT’s summary of the transcript of Paula Fredriksen’s Lecture: “Turning the Tables on the ‘Purification’ of the Temple” in NINT 2025. The transcript is in her directory in DropBox. Her thesis is it did not happen. Robin Faith Walsh had other thoughts, which are at the end of this post. Summary of […]
Continue Reading10/9/2025 – This post contains ChatGPT responses that have not been fully vetted. See three other related posts on this date. 1st Prompt – Cite the scriptures in Paul’s authentic letters where he talks about the Kingdom of God. Focusing on Paul’s letters widely recognized as authentic by critical scholars (1 Thessalonians, 1 & 2 […]
Continue ReadingLinks to Bart Ehrman’s four posts about Philemon in his “In a Nutshell Series”.
Continue ReadingThis post contains multiple prompts from ChatGPT on 9/1/2025. Along with the misappropriations, the responses at the end shows how he combined Hebrew Bible verses to create a different meaning. The responses drill further into Paul’s use and abuse of the Hebrew Bible. NOTE: The link to the source below cited as Scribd goes to […]
Continue ReadingBelow is a lengthy series of ChatGPT responses regarding the scriptures in the Hebrew Bible and Christian Bible, specifically addressing the pneuma (Spirit) in relation to Pentecost, Paul, the Gospels, and Acts. The responses were on 8/31/2025. 1st Prompt – Cite where the Greek word for pneuma (spirit) is used by Paul and the same […]
Continue ReadingFrom ChatGPT on 8/29/2025. Critical Bible scholars do note references to Paul’s letters in 2 Peter, but not in 1 Peter—at least not directly or explicitly. 1. 2 Peter Refers to Paul’s Letters Directly The most significant and widely recognized reference to Paul’s letters appears in 2 Peter 3:15–16: “And count the patience of our […]
Continue ReadingFrom Claude.ai on 8/8/2025. Historical Connections Between Jesus, Hillel, and Gamaliel: A Critical Assessment Critical biblical scholarship approaches the question of possible relationships between Jesus and Hillel (and his successor Gamaliel) with significant caution. While there are some chronological and geographical factors that could theoretically have allowed for interaction, there is no direct historical evidence […]
Continue ReadingBased on the recently released book titled What’s the Point of John’s Gospel by Dr. Hugo Mendez. In his file in DropBox is my transcript prepared by TurboScribe.ai of his interview at https://youtu.be/xDMJlDrPlzY?si=5qViW4K10rq7_j7o. The YouTube page included the following great summary of the book. All emphasis is mine. Episode Description – In this compelling conversation, […]
Continue ReadingHere is a critical comparison of Paul’s self-understanding and how Jesus is portrayed as a new Moses, focusing on evidence from the authentic Pauline letters and from the Gospels—especially Matthew, which most scholars see as the richest source of Mosaic typology for Jesus. Each theme below includes relevant scriptures, scholarly interpretations, and conclusions drawn from […]
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