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The Foundations of Christianity and the Historical Jesus
Educate yourself in your faith
“The historical Jesus is not the real Jesus. The real Jesus is not the historical Jesus."(John P. Meier, A Marginal Jew: Rethinking the Historical Jesus, New York: The Anchor Bible Reference Library by Doubleday, 1991, p.21)
This provocative statement is bound to bring forth from the depths of the heart an immediate response. But pause for a moment and re-read the statement. What does it really say? The statement appears to be drawing a distinction between the Jesus of history and the Christ of faith. This is an extremely valid point that must be understood before any attempt can be made to determine who the Jesus of history was.
If you are interested in the Bible, the historical Jesus, and the foundations of Christianity, then you have come to the right website.
Inside we will explore the Biblical world through the scholarly endeavors of history, textual criticism, sociology, politics, economics an archaeology.
Topics that we will discuss include (but are not limited to):
~The Origins of the Israelite faith and how that tradition ultimately fostered the Christian faith.
~The Origins of the Bible.
~The life, times, family and actions of Jesus.
~The common "misconceptions" that many of the faithful possesses today.
This is NOT a faith filled website. We are not in the business of promoting, or for that matter refuting, differing religious traditions.
We merely concern ourselves with the presentation of the material that we currently have at our disposal.
How his information effects you and your faith is your decision.
The information contained below is to allow the reader a bit of comfort. The content of this site has been produced by someone with the educational background necessary to speak adequately on these points. This does not mean however they we should be considered an "expert"...everything said here should be independently verified (which is one of the reasons we have included so many detailed notes to aide you in your own investigation).
S. Ray Flowers III received his MA in Theology (emphasis in scripture) from the University of San Francisco, where he graduated with honors (Magna Cum Laude). Mr. Flowers also holds a BA in Comparative Religious Studies (emphasis in Christianity), with a minor in Administration of Justice, from San Jose State University where he graduated Magna Cum Laude, as well as being a lifetime member of the Golden Key National Honor Society. Ray currently resides in, CA.
Educate yourself in your faith
“The historical Jesus is not the real Jesus. The real Jesus is not the historical Jesus."(John P. Meier, A Marginal Jew: Rethinking the Historical Jesus, New York: The Anchor Bible Reference Library by Doubleday, 1991, p.21)
This provocative statement is bound to bring forth from the depths of the heart an immediate response. But pause for a moment and re-read the statement. What does it really say? The statement appears to be drawing a distinction between the Jesus of history and the Christ of faith. This is an extremely valid point that must be understood before any attempt can be made to determine who the Jesus of history was.
If you are interested in the Bible, the historical Jesus, and the foundations of Christianity, then you have come to the right website.
Inside we will explore the Biblical world through the scholarly endeavors of history, textual criticism, sociology, politics, economics an archaeology.
Topics that we will discuss include (but are not limited to):
~The Origins of the Israelite faith and how that tradition ultimately fostered the Christian faith.
~The Origins of the Bible.
~The life, times, family and actions of Jesus.
~The common "misconceptions" that many of the faithful possesses today.
This is NOT a faith filled website. We are not in the business of promoting, or for that matter refuting, differing religious traditions.
We merely concern ourselves with the presentation of the material that we currently have at our disposal.
How his information effects you and your faith is your decision.
The information contained below is to allow the reader a bit of comfort. The content of this site has been produced by someone with the educational background necessary to speak adequately on these points. This does not mean however they we should be considered an "expert"...everything said here should be independently verified (which is one of the reasons we have included so many detailed notes to aide you in your own investigation).
S. Ray Flowers III received his MA in Theology (emphasis in scripture) from the University of San Francisco, where he graduated with honors (Magna Cum Laude). Mr. Flowers also holds a BA in Comparative Religious Studies (emphasis in Christianity), with a minor in Administration of Justice, from San Jose State University where he graduated Magna Cum Laude, as well as being a lifetime member of the Golden Key National Honor Society. Ray currently resides in, CA.
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