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Butters · 04-17-2003, 06:52 AM

From Carrier's review,

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Several scholars who reviewed or commented on it have said this book will revolutionize the field of Gospel studies and profoundly affect our understanding of the origins of Christianity, and though I had taken this for hype, after reading the book I now echo that very sentiment myself.

Has this occured?

Bobzammel · 04-17-2003, 07:24 AM

Also such as David vs. Goliath, Solomon's wisdom and Samson's story seem to have strong heroic overtones as well. In fact, most of the pre-split monarchy stories seem to be more mythic. When we reach the later books of the OT we get deeper into real history(History at the time the books were written) and the stories become less mythic and more political.

Boro Nut · 04-17-2003, 09:21 AM

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Originally posted by aikido7
...but Homer--even though blind and illiterate--supposedly composed two of the greatest sagas of all time.

Oh? Did he spend some time in Iceland? I thought he was too busy composing epics.

aikido7 · 04-17-2003, 11:12 AM

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Originally posted by Boro Nut
Oh? Did he spend some time in Iceland? I thought he was too busy composing epics.

The ancient Greek State Department had major problems fashioning a passport using braille....

worldling · 04-17-2003, 12:59 PM

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Originally posted by Butters
From Carrier's review,
Several scholars who reviewed or commented on it have said this book will revolutionize the field of Gospel studies and profoundly affect our understanding of the origins of Christianity, and though I had taken this for hype, after reading the book I now echo that very sentiment myself.

Has this occured?

That is a very good question. I don't know.

04-17-2003, 01:28 PM

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Originally posted by Butters

Has this occured?

No. Even of Xtalk, the book is a dead letter.

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04-17-2003, 07:24 AM	#12
Bobzammel Regular Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Boston Posts: 276	Also such as David vs. Goliath, Solomon's wisdom and Samson's story seem to have strong heroic overtones as well. In fact, most of the pre-split monarchy stories seem to be more mythic. When we reach the later books of the OT we get deeper into real history(History at the time the books were written) and the stories become less mythic and more political.

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