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okasha

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5. If you're interested in the debate about Paul,

Reply to cbayer (Reply #1)

Sat Aug 10, 2013, 04:58 PM

Aug 2013

I think you might also find the Tabor book worth reading. He defines the questions really well. His conclusions are similar to Aslan's, but not quite so decisively stated, IMO.

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Reza Aslan's Zealot: the Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth [View all] okasha Aug 2013 OP

Thanks for the review, okasha. cbayer Aug 2013 #1

If you're interested in the debate about Paul, okasha Aug 2013 #5

I'm about to spend 4 days with my father all to myself. cbayer Aug 2013 #6

I'd be interested in your dad's views okasha Aug 2013 #7

As I understand it, he dismisses those claims that Jesus did not exist and focuses on his life. rug Aug 2013 #2

He briefly reviews the early okasha Aug 2013 #3

Good of you to provide this overview; it helps to hear a synopsis that isn't loaded with hype. nt MADem Aug 2013 #4