07-09-2012, 12:42 AM
I have not read Mr. Ehrman's writings.
I wonder, however about the implication that, "Well, it's the Bible. Of course it can't be true" that many people take. Since this is the forum it is, I'll say no more about that, lest we get into a discussion that's not allowed here.
John was present at the Crucifixion, and the verses following the spear thrust signifies that not only was he an eyewitness, he wrote these things as a factual report. He was close enough to hear Jesus give His mother to John's charge. If the other 3 gospel writers were farther back in the crowd, it's reasonable to assume that their accounts would lack some of the details that a closer viewer would notice.
On the other hand, those who view it as a spurious document ought not try to make sense of it, by simple logical thinking, nor should they spend much time trying to figure out which verses are true and which are not. But that's just my view.
Thanks, Duncan for that list of dates.
I wonder, however about the implication that, "Well, it's the Bible. Of course it can't be true" that many people take. Since this is the forum it is, I'll say no more about that, lest we get into a discussion that's not allowed here.
John was present at the Crucifixion, and the verses following the spear thrust signifies that not only was he an eyewitness, he wrote these things as a factual report. He was close enough to hear Jesus give His mother to John's charge. If the other 3 gospel writers were farther back in the crowd, it's reasonable to assume that their accounts would lack some of the details that a closer viewer would notice.
On the other hand, those who view it as a spurious document ought not try to make sense of it, by simple logical thinking, nor should they spend much time trying to figure out which verses are true and which are not. But that's just my view.
Thanks, Duncan for that list of dates.
M. Demetrius Abicio
(David Wills)
Saepe veritas est dura.
(David Wills)
Saepe veritas est dura.
