Why private post? Is there something you do not wish to share with others in the forum?
No, it's because it involves some technical matters that involve higher biblical criticism and ancient church history, and nothing secretive. I don't want to discuss such important issues first within a public forum when the discussion runs the risk of degenerating into an internet emotional shout-show. I am assuming that any serious interlocutors will have a modicum of knowledge with respect to biblical hermeneutics and its intimate relationship with the institutional church. If you choose to have a dialogue perhaps later we can publish this and open it up to a wider audience. But we can mutually decide that at some future time. Please advise,