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mountainman · 07-15-2011, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by dog-on

Perhaps we should be using the original Aramaic text of the Life of Brian?

Was that used in the 11th commandment written in stone - the one Moses dropped coming back down the hill?

mountainman · 07-15-2011, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Steven Carr

Why then would Christians have been embarrassed about a crucifixion, which we are told was a 'shameful' death?

Because they had control of the publishing rights, which we are told became a substantial industry. Their shame was good for business and the tourist trade.

mountainman · 07-15-2011, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Atheos

According to GMatt and GMark the accusation of blasphemy came when Jesus implied he was the "son of God." GLuke asserts that the people slapping Jesus in the face were blaspheming. GJohn is a blasphemy free zone.

These are internal indicators. They are not likely historical. What are the external indicators of the apperance of blasphemy against the "One Most True Story"? These would have to be represented by the "Gnostic Gospels and Acts" which, according to the heresiological church fathers, were authored by vile heretics who were disciples and sons of the devil. The "Life of Brian" is a modern version of a "Gnostic Gospel". It employs parody and appeals to the masses by making them laugh at an alternative version of the "Jesus Story". Thank Christ for Monty Python.

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