Well it's a good thing I don't put much stock in Protestant and Catholic scholars. I'm Judaeo-Christian which means I'm out of the mainstream anyway.
So though how I read it may seem foolish, the Bible says the foolishness of God is greater than the wisdom of man. Let God judge which way is correct. Historically, the majority is seldom correct, they chose Barabbas over Jesus.
you wrote:
“I’m Judaeo-Christian which means I’m out of the mainstream anyway.”
You’re a Protestant.