30 Nov 16
A piece of papyrus has been found and authenticated through Harvard with a statement by Jesus stating "my wife". It has been called the gospel of Jesus' wife.
This does not appear in the Bible, as so many ancient texts don't, but it seems to indicate that Jesus was married and likely engaged in marital intercourse.
To me, it helps the story of Jesus, but to many, it creates much conflict.
Does it matter to your personal faith if Jesus was married, as this ancient artifact seems to indicate?
30 Nov 16
Originally posted by chaney3Does it matter to you if it is actually sacred text?
A piece of papyrus has been found and authenticated through Harvard with a statement by Jesus stating "my wife". It has been called the gospel of Jesus' wife.
This does not appear in the Bible, as so many ancient texts don't, but it seems to indicate that Jesus was married and likely engaged in marital intercourse.
To me, it helps the story of Jesus, b ...[text shortened]... matter to your personal faith if Jesus was married, as this ancient artifact seems to indicate?
30 Nov 16
Originally posted by EladarI believe the text to be authentic, and also believe that it helps my view of Jesus.
Does it matter to you if it is actually sacred text?
He was a man, a human man, and I would expect that He found women to be attractive, and have no problem with Him being married.
30 Nov 16
Originally posted by chaney3So you have blind faith in the authenticity of the text being of God?
I believe the text to be authentic, and also believe that it helps my view of Jesus.
He was a man, a human man, and I would expect that He found women to be attractive, and have no problem with Him being married.
30 Nov 16
Originally posted by EladarThe same blind faith in the books of the Bible that were chosen by men.
So you have blind faith in the authenticity of the text being of God?
And the books that could have been in the Bible, but were excluded by men.
The Bible does not tell the entire story, because men were involved, unqualified men.
30 Nov 16
Originally posted by chaney3Nice to know your statement of faith.
The same blind faith in the books of the Bible that were chosen by men.
And the books that could have been in the Bible, but were excluded by men.
The Bible does not tell the entire story, because men were involved, unqualified men.
30 Nov 16
Originally posted by chaney3Link?
A piece of papyrus has been found and authenticated through Harvard with a statement by Jesus stating "my wife". It has been called the gospel of Jesus' wife.
This does not appear in the Bible, as so many ancient texts don't, but it seems to indicate that Jesus was married and likely engaged in marital intercourse.
To me, it helps the story of Jesus, b ...[text shortened]... matter to your personal faith if Jesus was married, as this ancient artifact seems to indicate?
Evidence?
Corroboration?
Peer review?
Originally posted by chaney3
A piece of papyrus has been found and authenticated through Harvard with a statement by Jesus stating "my wife". It has been called the gospel of Jesus' wife.
This does not appear in the Bible, as so many ancient texts don't, but it seems to indicate that Jesus was married and likely engaged in marital intercourse.
To me, it helps the story of Jesus, b ...[text shortened]... matter to your personal faith if Jesus was married, as this ancient artifact seems to indicate?
A piece of papyrus has been found and authenticated through Harvard with a statement by Jesus stating "my wife".
Have you considered that the wife of Jesus... his bride... is the church? Why do we always want to diminish who Jesus is and make him like us instead of the other way around? Food for thought.
Originally posted by chaney3Well, if it was on a papyrus then it must be true.
A piece of papyrus has been found and authenticated through Harvard with a statement by Jesus stating "my wife". It has been called the gospel of Jesus' wife.
This does not appear in the Bible, as so many ancient texts don't, but it seems to indicate that Jesus was married and likely engaged in marital intercourse.
To me, it helps the story of Jesus, b ...[text shortened]... matter to your personal faith if Jesus was married, as this ancient artifact seems to indicate?