Is it possible that Jesus didn't exist? Of course, but that's not reasonable to believe considering the numerous early, independent, Christian and non-Christian sources which all make reference to Jesus of Nazareth. Yes, that's right —there are early, non-Christian sources that mention Jesus. In this presentation, I distinguish between possible and reasonable beliefs, and then introduce five early, non-Christian sources that reference facts about Jesus.
aA Compilation of LDS or Mormon Church History Events by Dr. Doug Maughan including the Joseph Smith papers Complete Chronology. Prepared for Bro. Maughan's Fall 2013 Church History Class and LDS World Travel Church History Tour Summer 2013
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Complete historical study to indicate Jesus is a fictional character
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Session 03 New Testament Overview - Introduction to the GospelsJohn Brooks
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Capitol Hill Baptist Church
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The life and times of the followers of the Way in the earliest Christian community as recorded by the Acts of the Apostles. Visit www.bibleheroes.net for more information.
In continuation of my studies of falsehood of all Abrahamic religions from 20...Navid Khiabani
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Complete historical study to indicate Jesus is a fictional character
This presentation follows the theological path of Robert Townley - History's first known full preterist. Townley's career is shown to develop from Futurism to Preterism to Universalism to Idealism. Sections of this presentation can be heard in "The (New) History of Full Preterism" Part Two.
Session 03 New Testament Overview - Introduction to the GospelsJohn Brooks
Session 03 New Testament Survey Class
Introduction to the Gospels
Based on material from:
Capitol Hill Baptist Church
525 A Street, NE
Washington, DC 20002
An analysis of the Graeco-Roman historical and cultural background of the Christian Gospel. The restructuring of the Roman Empire by Augustus and the reign of Herod the Great are examined as the context of the coming of Christ.
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See, I have taught you laws and right rulings, as YHWH my Elohim commanded me, to do thus in the land which you go to posses.
And you shall surely guard and do them, for this is your wisdom and your understanding before the eyes of the peoples who hear all these laws, and they shall say, “Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.”
Devarim / Deuteronomy 4:5-6
2 Peter 3: Because some scriptures are hard to understand and some will force them to say things God never intended, Peter warns us to take care.
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each chakra is studied in greater detail, several steps have been included to
strengthen your personal intention to open each chakra more fully. These are designed
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Slide 1: Title: Exploring the Mindfulness: Understanding Its Benefits
Slide 2: Introduction to Mindfulness
Mindfulness, defined as the conscious, non-judgmental observation of the present moment, has deep roots in Buddhist meditation practice but has gained significant popularity in the Western world in recent years. In today's society, filled with distractions and constant stimuli, mindfulness offers a valuable tool for regaining inner peace and reconnecting with our true selves. By cultivating mindfulness, we can develop a heightened awareness of our thoughts, feelings, and surroundings, leading to a greater sense of clarity and presence in our daily lives.
Slide 3: Benefits of Mindfulness for Mental Well-being
Practicing mindfulness can help reduce stress and anxiety levels, improving overall quality of life.
Mindfulness increases awareness of our emotions and teaches us to manage them better, leading to improved mood.
Regular mindfulness practice can improve our ability to concentrate and focus our attention on the present moment.
Slide 4: Benefits of Mindfulness for Physical Health
Research has shown that practicing mindfulness can contribute to lowering blood pressure, which is beneficial for heart health.
Regular meditation and mindfulness practice can strengthen the immune system, aiding the body in fighting infections.
Mindfulness may help reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and obesity by reducing stress and improving overall lifestyle habits.
Slide 5: Impact of Mindfulness on Relationships
Mindfulness can help us better understand others and improve communication, leading to healthier relationships.
By focusing on the present moment and being fully attentive, mindfulness helps build stronger and more authentic connections with others.
Mindfulness teaches us how to be present for others in difficult times, leading to increased compassion and understanding.
Slide 6: Mindfulness Techniques and Practices
Focusing on the breath and mindful breathing can be a simple way to enter a state of mindfulness.
Body scan meditation involves focusing on different parts of the body, paying attention to any sensations and feelings.
Practicing mindful walking and eating involves consciously focusing on each step or bite, with full attention to sensory experiences.
Slide 7: Incorporating Mindfulness into Daily Life
You can practice mindfulness in everyday activities such as washing dishes or taking a walk in the park.
Adding mindfulness practice to daily routines can help increase awareness and presence.
Mindfulness helps us become more aware of our needs and better manage our time, leading to balance and harmony in life.
Slide 8: Summary: Embracing Mindfulness for Full Living
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Regular mindfulness practice can help achieve a fuller and more satisfying life.
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A PowerPoint Presentation based on the Dhamma teaching of Kamma-Vipaka (Intentional Actions-Ripening Effects).
A Presentation for developing morality, concentration and wisdom and to spur us to practice the Dhamma diligently.
The texts are in English and Chinese.
1. B Y A D A M T A Y L O R H O W A R D
J E S U S
EVIDENCE FOR
WITHOUT THE
BIBLE
2. It’s possible that Jesus
didn’t exist. But is it
reasonable to believe?
What is possible simply deals with what could be
the case. What is reasonable deals with what you
have evidence or rationale to hold to. The
question in likelihood is never "What is possible?"
Rationality begins with possibilities, and ends
with plausibility. The question on the table for
any rational investigation is, "What is plausible?"
1
3. BELIEF
POSSIBLE
DEALS WITH THE WIDE RANGE OF THINGS
WHICH COULD BE THE CASE.
DEALS WITH THE SMALLER SCOPE OF THINGS WHICH YOU
HAVE ARGUMENTS OR EVIDENCE TO SUPPORT.
BELIEF
REASONABLE
2
3
5. Pliny the Younger.
A Roman governor of the
province of Bithynia-
Pontus (modern day
Turkey).4
6. 112 AD
They affirmed the whole of their guilt, or their
error, was, that they met on a stated day before
it was light, and addressed a form of prayer to
Christ, as to a divinity, binding themselves by a
solemn oath, not for the purposes of any
wicked design, but never to commit any fraud,
theft, or adultery, never to falsify their word,
nor deny a trust when they should be called
upon to deliver it up; after which it was their
custom to separate, and then reassemble, to eat
in common a harmless meal.
5
8. 115 AD
He banished from Rome all the Jews,
who were continually making
disturbances at the instigation of one
Chrestus.7
9. Tacitus.
A Roman historian
who wrote an account in
116 AD describing a great
fire in Rome carried out by
emperor Nero, for which
Nero blamed Christians.8
10. 116 AD
Consequently, to get rid of the report, Nero
fastened the guilt and inflicted the most exquisite
tortures on a class hated for their abominations,
called Christians by the populace. Christus, from
whom the name had its origin, suffered the
extreme penalty during the reign of Tiberius at
the hands of one of our procurators, Pontius
Pilatus, and a most mischievous superstition,
thus checked for the moment, again broke out
not only in Judaea, the first source of the evil, but
even in Rome, where all things hideous and
shameful from every part of the world find their
centre and become popular.9
11. Mara Bar-Serapion.
A Syrian philosopher
who referenced Jesus
in a letter he wrote to
his son, sometime after
70 AD.
10
12. Sometime After 70 AD
What advantage did the Athenians gain from
putting Socrates to death? Famine and plague
came upon them as judgment for their crime.
What advantage did the men of Samos gain
from burning Pythagoras? In a moment their
land was covered with sand.
What advantage did the Jews gain from
executing their wise King? It was just after that
that their kingdom was abolished. God justly
avenged these three wise men: the Athenians
died of hunger; the Samians were overwhelmed
by the sea; the Jews, ruined and driven from
13. their land, live in complete dispersion. But
Socrates did not die for good; he lived on in the
teaching of Plato. Pythagoras did not die for
good; he lived on in the statue of Hera. Nor did
the wise King die for good; He lived on in the
teaching which He had given. 11
14. Josephus.
A Jewish historian,
who writes an account
titled Antiquities of the
Jews, where he makes
reference to Jesus and His
followers in 93-94 AD.
12, 13
15. 93 - 94 AD
At this time there appeared Jesus, a wise man. He
was a doer of startling deeds, a teacher of people
who receive the truth with pleasure. And he
gained a following both among many Jews and
among many of Greek origin. When Pilate,
because of an accusation made by the leading
men among us, condemned him to the cross,
those who had loved him previously did not cease
to do so. And up until this very day the tribe of
Christians, named after him, has not died out. 14
16. The Jesus of early,
non-Christian sources
looks the same
as the Jesus of early,
Christian sources.15
17. It is possible that Jesus
never existed, but
given the historical
evidence, it is not
reasonable to believe.
18. N E W T E S T A M E N T S C H O L A R A N D A T H E I S T
“There is no scholar in any college or
university in the western world, who teaches
classics, ancient history, New Testament, early
Christianity —any related field, who doubts
that Jesus existed.”
Bart Ehrman
16
19. Sources:
1. Wallace, J. Warner. Cold-Case Christianity: A Homicide Detective Investigates the Claims of the Gospels.
Colorado Springs, CO. David C Cook, 2013. Print. 34 - 35.
2. Ehrman, Bart D. Did Jesus Exist? The Historical Argument for Jesus of Nazareth. New York City, NY.
HarperCollins Publishers, 2012. Print. 51-52.
3. Ibid., 34-35.
4. Ehrman, Bart D. Did Jesus Exist? The Historical Argument for Jesus of Nazareth. New York City, NY.
HarperCollins Publishers, 2012. Print. 51-52.
5. Pliny the Younger. The Letters of Pliny the Younger. Translated by William Melmoth and revised by
Frederick Charles Tindal Bosanquet. Prepared by David Reed. N.p. : n.p., n.d. Kindle edition, Kindle locations
2988-3014. EPUB
6. Ehrman, Did Jesus Exist?. 51 - 52, (see footnote 2).
7. Suetonius Tranquillus, Gaius. The Lives of the Twelve Caesars, Volume 05: Claudius. Translated by
Alexander Thomson. Revised and corrected by T. Forester. N.p. : n.p., n.d. Kindle edition, Kindle location 296.
EPUB
8. Wallace, Cold-case Christianity. 197-198 (see footnote 1).
9. Tacitus, Cornelius. The Complete works of Tacitus. The Annals, The Histories, Tacitus on Germany,
Germania and Agricola, and Dialogue. Translation based on Alfred John Church and William Jackson
Brodribb. MobileReference.com, Boston, 2010. Kindle edition, Kindle location 11189. EPUB
10. Wallace, Cold-case Christianity. 198 (see footnote 1).
11. Mara Bar-Serapion, quoted in Wallace, Cold-case Christianity. print 198-199. (See footnote 1).
12. "New Testament Timeline,” ESV Bible, Crossway. Web. Accessed 13 October, 2016,
http://www.esvbible.org/resources/esv-global-study-bible/chart_40_00_nt_timeline/
20. Sources:
13. Wallace, Cold-case Christianity. 196 (see footnote 1).
14. Josephus, Antiquities of the Jews, quoted in Wallace, Cold-case Christianity. Print 196-197 (See footnote
1).
15. Wallace, Cold-case Christianity. 200-201 (see footnote 1)
16. Ehrman, Bart D. "The Historical Jesus DID Exist - Bart Ehrman,” YouTube. Web. Published 9 April, 2016,
Accessed 22 October, 2016, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43mDuIN5-ww
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T A Y L O R
H O W A R D
THINKER TEACHER APOLOGIST
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