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Toto · 07-04-2012, 03:42 PM

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TJP is not a professional society, but a consultation of men and women who feel an academic responsibility to the field of biblical studies generally and the study of early Christianity in its historical and social context particularly. It advocates rigour, honesty, and methodological transparency in an age increasingly threatened by mere information, opinion-mongering and web- and media-based sensationalism.

At the same time, its members hope to exploit advances in technology to create a public forum in Christian origins governed by consensus rather than private opinion and ideology. For that reason, while membership in TJP is limited to those with credentials in the study of religion and closely related fields, including Semitic languages, archaeology, classical philology, and textual studies, its forum will be open to everyone who wishes to participate in a lively and civilized discussion.

Members:

Maurice Casey
R. Joseph Hoffmann
Stephanie Louise Fisher
James Crossley
Justin Meggitt
Roger David Aus
Deane Galbraith
Jim West
Philip Davies
David Trobisch
Bruce Chilton

stephan huller · 07-04-2012, 04:26 PM

whom do i love the most? trobisch

which man do i despise the most? really hard to say. hoffman is just a silly, bored old man. dont hate him. i think chilton has to find a new gig now that kissing the ass of a demented jewish rabbi is going nowhere (Alzheimer's). crossley is a mashugana. i dont hate jim west either. i think he uses blogging to break up the monotony of retirement.

that <edit> still tops the list (soon dr. <edit> to me and you). ancient truths in the modern world

badger3k · 07-04-2012, 04:35 PM

Something tells me that they will be just as successful as all the other Jesus-Solving Groups that have existed before (i.e. - not very). Considering the quality of work put off by Hoffman and his henchpeople at his essay site (i.e., his blog), I am skeptical that they'll be worth reading, unless it's an exercise in spotting errors and logical fallacies (or just to read the insults).

Grog · 07-04-2012, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Toto

New Oxonian blog

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TJP is not a professional society, but a consultation of men and women who feel an academic responsibility to the field of biblical studies generally and the study of early Christianity in its historical and social context particularly. It advocates rigour, honesty, and methodological transparency in an age increasingly threatened by mere information, opinion-mongering and web- and media-based sensationalism.

At the same time, its members hope to exploit advances in technology to create a public forum in Christian origins governed by consensus rather than private opinion and ideology. For that reason, while membership in TJP is limited to those with credentials in the study of religion and closely related fields, including Semitic languages, archaeology, classical philology, and textual studies, its forum will be open to everyone who wishes to participate in a lively and civilized discussion.

Members:

Maurice Casey
R. Joseph Hoffmann
Stephanie Louise Fisher
James Crossley
Justin Meggitt
Roger David Aus
Deane Galbraith
Jim West
Philip Davies
David Trobisch
Bruce Chilton

Shouldn't Hoffmann's description here be "men and woman." Or to hide the very obvious lack gender balance, perhaps just "people" or "scholars."

stephan huller · 07-04-2012, 04:53 PM

i thought deane might be a girl name. it turns out not to be so

aeebee50 · 07-04-2012, 06:17 PM

They would do better coming to this site. I do not think they would learn, but distract from free thought. They could learn so much here.

Diogenes the Cynic · 07-04-2012, 06:24 PM

Fisher has no credentials, why is she on the list?

Toto · 07-04-2012, 08:13 PM

A few off topic posts have been moved Elsewhere.

Toto · 07-04-2012, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Diogenes the Cynic

Fisher has no credentials, why is she on the list?

She's a graduate student. Her PhD is due in a few years.

The link in the OP gives extensive bio's for all the participants.

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She has been research fellow to Maurice Casey working on his book Jesus of Nazareth and his current book refuting mythicists. She is now writing up her doctoral thesis on the Double Tradition, and publication may be expected in two or three years’ time.

stephan huller · 07-04-2012, 08:28 PM

do you think when casey dies i'd have a chance at marrying her?

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07-04-2012, 04:26 PM	#2
stephan huller Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: seattle, wa Posts: 9,337	whom do i love the most? trobisch which man do i despise the most? really hard to say. hoffman is just a silly, bored old man. dont hate him. i think chilton has to find a new gig now that kissing the ass of a demented jewish rabbi is going nowhere (Alzheimer's). crossley is a mashugana. i dont hate jim west either. i think he uses blogging to break up the monotony of retirement. that <edit> still tops the list (soon dr. <edit> to me and you). ancient truths in the modern world

07-04-2012, 04:35 PM	#3
badger3k Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Killeen, TX Posts: 1,388	Something tells me that they will be just as successful as all the other Jesus-Solving Groups that have existed before (i.e. - not very). Considering the quality of work put off by Hoffman and his henchpeople at his essay site (i.e., his blog), I am skeptical that they'll be worth reading, unless it's an exercise in spotting errors and logical fallacies (or just to read the insults).

07-04-2012, 04:53 PM	#5
stephan huller Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: seattle, wa Posts: 9,337	i thought deane might be a girl name. it turns out not to be so

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aeebee50 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 5,810	They would do better coming to this site. I do not think they would learn, but distract from free thought. They could learn so much here.

07-04-2012, 06:24 PM	#7
Diogenes the Cynic Moderator - Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Twin Cities, Minnesota Posts: 4,639	Fisher has no credentials, why is she on the list?

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Toto Contributor Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Los Angeles area Posts: 40,549	A few off topic posts have been moved Elsewhere.

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stephan huller Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: seattle, wa Posts: 9,337	do you think when casey dies i'd have a chance at marrying her?

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