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To: Diamond
Supposing there were such documents purporting to have been written by a member or members of the Sanhedrin, and/or Pilate himself, you wouldn't question or doubt the provenance and authenticity of such documents??

Sure I would. We have several verisons of Jospehus. Forgeries are rampant, which is another reason why all historical documents must be taken with a grain of salt. Which is permitted, it seems, except when it comes to the Bible.

Nevertheless, documents that could be corroborated and coming from converted Sanhedrin and Pilate would greatly enhance the Christian story.

3,452 posted on 06/16/2011 6:10:38 PM PDT by kosta50
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To: kosta50
Sure I would. We have several verisons of Jospehus. Forgeries are rampant, which is another reason why all historical documents must be taken with a grain of salt. Which is permitted, it seems, except when it comes to the Bible.

I was with you up until that last sentence, which is interesting considering the fact that no other ancient writings have been or even could be subjected to the extent of scrutiny as has the Bible. Comparing the New Testament to the classical literature, for example, the latter does not even come close to coming close to the wealth of attestation and number of early manuscripts as the N.T.
Manuscript evidence for superior New Testament reliability

Nevertheless, documents that could be corroborated and coming from converted Sanhedrin and Pilate would greatly enhance the Christian story.

Well then, Acts of Pilate/Gospel of Nicodemus. should be right up your alley. </deadpan>

Cordially,

3,468 posted on 06/16/2011 9:44:04 PM PDT by Diamond (He has erected a multitude of new offices, and sent hither swarms of officers to harass our people,)
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