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Peter Kirby · 01-26-2003, 10:20 PM

Hello,

I am developing a web site titled "Early Jewish Writings" in the tradition of my ECW site.

http://www.earlyjewishwritings.com/

So far I have gotten only as far as 2 Samuel - the rest of the links are broken for now.

I am posting the URL here now so that I can get comments and criticism on the concept, content, and layout of the site at this stage of its development.

thanks,
Peter Kirby

boneyard bill · 01-26-2003, 11:48 PM

Thanks for another interesting site. Sorry, I don't have any criticisms. I'm an novice at these things, but I enjoy reading the posted material.

Vorkosigan · 01-27-2003, 12:10 AM

Great bloodstained merciless gods!

I'm going to clone you, Peter, and make you write reports for me.

I think some other topical sections you might consider:

A "minimalist" section discussing those debates.
A bib for Biblical archaeology texts.
A section on jewish messianic ideology
maybe discussions/ bibs on jewish magic and astrology

Maybe you could shrink the DSS stuff by linking to the Orion center.

This site is going to be much bigger than your NT writings site. The potential for unlimited expansion is enormous.....

Great idea!

Vorkosigan

Vorkosigan · 01-27-2003, 12:22 AM

Letter of Rehoboam?

"_Letter of Rehoboam_ does not have the references to time and
place which we found in the _Treatise of Shem_. However, date and provenance may be deduced. The _Letter_ is written in a Koin
Greek which closely resembles the New Testament, both in grammar and vocabulary. This implies that both belong to the same general time and milieu. But the lack of Christian references, explicit or implicit, means that the _Letter_ was probably written before Christians were numerous and well-known. Later magicians, Jewish or pagan, did not hesitate to invoke Jesus' name./127/ Thus the most likely date is during the first century CE or the early second century."

Answerer · 01-27-2003, 06:45 AM

Peter, please inform us if you got the dead sea scroll portion ready, okay?

Peter Kirby · 01-27-2003, 12:02 PM

You are still going to have to buy a book (or borrow one) if you want to read the Dead Sea Scrolls. All of the publishers refused to allow an online transcription when someone I know asked about it.

best,
Peter Kirby

Answerer · 01-28-2003, 06:51 AM

Well Peter, I'm quite disappointed now.

atrahasis · 01-29-2003, 06:50 AM

Kirby has never ceased to amaze me..sometimes he makes me feel like :banghead: coz when i see what he's done i always think i'm still asleep. No wonder you had those 'dreams' but anyway good work and keep it up. I will have a look at the site and drop you a comprehensive response.

Bye Peter, ooh sorry Peter(s)

01-26-2003, 10:20 PM	#1
Peter Kirby Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: the reliquary of Ockham's razor Posts: 4,035	Early Jewish Writings - sneak preview Hello, I am developing a web site titled "Early Jewish Writings" in the tradition of my ECW site. http://www.earlyjewishwritings.com/ So far I have gotten only as far as 2 Samuel - the rest of the links are broken for now. I am posting the URL here now so that I can get comments and criticism on the concept, content, and layout of the site at this stage of its development. thanks, Peter Kirby

01-29-2003, 06:50 AM	#8
atrahasis Regular Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: South of Sahara Posts: 216	The twin peter(s) strike again! Kirby has never ceased to amaze me..sometimes he makes me feel like :banghead: coz when i see what he's done i always think i'm still asleep. No wonder you had those 'dreams' but anyway good work and keep it up. I will have a look at the site and drop you a comprehensive response. Bye Peter, ooh sorry Peter(s)

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01-26-2003, 11:48 PM	#2
boneyard bill Contributor Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Florida Posts: 15,796	Thanks for another interesting site. Sorry, I don't have any criticisms. I'm an novice at these things, but I enjoy reading the posted material.

01-27-2003, 12:10 AM	#3
Vorkosigan Contributor Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Barrayar Posts: 11,866	Great bloodstained merciless gods! I'm going to clone you, Peter, and make you write reports for me. I think some other topical sections you might consider: A "minimalist" section discussing those debates. A bib for Biblical archaeology texts. A section on jewish messianic ideology maybe discussions/ bibs on jewish magic and astrology Maybe you could shrink the DSS stuff by linking to the Orion center. This site is going to be much bigger than your NT writings site. The potential for unlimited expansion is enormous..... Great idea! Vorkosigan

01-27-2003, 12:22 AM	#4
Vorkosigan Contributor Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Barrayar Posts: 11,866	Letter of Rehoboam? "_Letter of Rehoboam_ does not have the references to time and place which we found in the _Treatise of Shem_. However, date and provenance may be deduced. The _Letter_ is written in a Koin Greek which closely resembles the New Testament, both in grammar and vocabulary. This implies that both belong to the same general time and milieu. But the lack of Christian references, explicit or implicit, means that the _Letter_ was probably written before Christians were numerous and well-known. Later magicians, Jewish or pagan, did not hesitate to invoke Jesus' name./127/ Thus the most likely date is during the first century CE or the early second century."

01-27-2003, 06:45 AM	#5
Answerer Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Singapore Posts: 3,956	Peter, please inform us if you got the dead sea scroll portion ready, okay?

01-27-2003, 12:02 PM	#6
Peter Kirby Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: the reliquary of Ockham's razor Posts: 4,035	You are still going to have to buy a book (or borrow one) if you want to read the Dead Sea Scrolls. All of the publishers refused to allow an online transcription when someone I know asked about it. best, Peter Kirby

01-28-2003, 06:51 AM	#7
Answerer Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Singapore Posts: 3,956	Well Peter, I'm quite disappointed now.

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