Comparative Historical Evidence: Jesus, Caesar, and Alexander
Examining the claim that historical evidence for Jesus is stronger than for Caesar or Alexander, and why this comparison does not hold up under standard historical methodology.
Recent Posts
The Book of Revelation: Historical Context and Rhetorical Purpose
Understanding the Book of Revelation as a product of late first-century apocalyptic literature, written to address the immediate concerns of early Christian communities under Roman imperial pressure.
Why the Bible Does Not Mention Israelites Building the Pyramids
Examining why the Bible never connects the Israelites to pyramid construction, and how historical timelines and the nature of the biblical narrative explain this silence.
Rethinking Biblical Modesty and the Responsibility for Lust
Biblical modesty addresses wealth and social display, not women's bodies—and scripture consistently places responsibility for lust on the individual, not on those they desire.
Biblical Inerrancy and the Problem of Idolatry
Exploring how the doctrine of biblical inerrancy can become a form of idolatry, placing the text above the divine message it conveys.
The Historical Jesus and the Question of Divinity
Examining historical evidence about Jesus' self-understanding and the later development of divinity claims by his followers.
Paul’s Expectation of an Imminent Return: A Re-Examination of Early Christian Prophecy
Paul expected Jesus' return within his lifetime. Examining this unfulfilled prophecy and its implications for biblical authority.
The Hell That Wasn't There: How Ancient Texts Became Medieval Nightmares
Tracing how ancient concepts of Sheol and Hades evolved into the medieval doctrine of eternal hellfire and torment.