(08-07-2022, 09:49 AM)jimhabegger Wrote: ... I'm curious about how you decide what to believe and what not to believe in the gospel stories, about what your HJ was promoting.
(08-07-2022, 04:57 PM)Free Wrote: 1. I accept as being most likely historical what the evidence indicates. (Crucifixion, James, Pilate etc.)
2. I accept as being merely possible what the evidence indicates without claiming it to be historical. (Some of the phrases attributed to Jesus.)
3. I reject anything that defies reason and/or what is highly unlikely. (Miracles etc.)
Two questions:
1. What other evidence do you see for some of the phrases attributed to Jesus, besides him being a Jew, and can you give me some examples?
2. Do you accept as possible that some of the sayings "the kingdom of heaven is like ..." are sayings of your historical Jesus?
