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There is no extra-biblical proof of the historicity of the disciple John. Scholars say that the Gospel According to St John was not attributed to the disciple John until the middle of the second century. Their reasoning was that while the Gospel never mentioned John, it did mention a "disciple whom Jesus loved", a figure of speech they felt to be explained by the extreme modesty of the author, who must therefore be John.
John the Baptist is mentioned outside The Bible, by Josephus. This John is likely to have been a real person, but it is also possible that Josephus only learnt of him from Christian sources.
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Outside the Bible are there any verifiable proof that Paul was a Pharisee?
There is no verifiable proof of Paul being a Pharisee outside of the Bible. However, some scholars believe that Paul's writings reflect knowledge and understanding of Pharisaic traditions and theology, which may suggest that he had Pharisaic background or training.
What are some specific reasons moral people reject the Christian gospel?
I am pleased that the question recognises that moral people are capable of rejecting the Christian gospel, because a common view among some Christians is that those who reject the Christian gospel are actually immoral and do so for selfish purposes. This is rarely the case and most people who cease to be Christians or who decline missionary attempts at conversion are really moral people. A good reason for rejecting the Christian gospel is that there is no genuine proof that it is true. No matter how sincerely it is preached, why would someone accept the Christian gospel if it does not ring true and is not supported by any evidence? ------------------------------------------------ The Bible is very clear--people refuse to turn to Christ. The proof argument is also an excuse. These so called intellectuals cant figure out that if God is not on CNN than thats exactly how it has to be for the most people to turn to God? Did it ever cross their minds that of all of the possible world God could create--one without suffering, one with God on CNN--that THIS is the best of all Worlds.
Where did St. Mark live?
Outside the bible there are no proof who Mark was. The author of Gospel of Mark is still unknown and still being debated. Your question on where Mark live may remain unanswered for a long time. Studying the Gospel of Mark and other gospels leads us to speculate just who Mark was and where he lived. Bible scholars equate him with John Mark who accompanied Paul on his missionary journeys. In addition, Mark's gospel is the only one that mentions a yound man escaping and running away naked at the arrest of Jesus after his robe was seized by one of the guards. This cameo performance adds nothing to the drama of the arrest in the Garden of Gethsemane and so many Bible scholars believe that the yound man was Mark himself, placing in the storyhis 'I was there' statement. In addition, the young man mentioned carrying a pitcher of water to the upper room (where the Last Supper was to be held) again adds little to the story suggesting again that this was John Mark's doing. It is believed by Bible Scholars that John Mark's mother may well have lived in the house where the Last Supperas held. If this is so, then Mark would have lived in Jerusalem at the time that Jesus was there. This adds weight to the argument in that by being in Jerusalem, and not Galilee, he would have met Paul before accompanying him on his missionary journeys. actually specualtion is not the right word as we have ample evidence that the Gospel of mark was indeed written by mark in Rome between 60-65 C.E. covering the years from 29-33 C.E. (pixilated)
How many degrees did god turn back the sun?
he turned the sun back 10 degrees as proof that he had added 15 years to Hezekiah's life
Why do some Biblical Scholars doubt the Authorship of the Gospel of Matthew?
Some Biblical scholars doubt the authorship of John because they either are not aware of, or take sufficient notice of, the various controls put in place by the early church. They also may not realize that, if John was truly anonymous there would be a range of different authors proposed by those who would have been in a position to speculate. They may also not be aware of the lack of acceptance which would have been given to such a work had it been truly anonymous. There is also confusion by some between two John's referred to in the early second century church. These are clearly two different peopleAlso in the second century we have a record of a church official being dismissed for passing his otherwise orthodox work off as the work of an apostle. So, not only apostolic authority, and apostolic teaching (which this work certainly had) but plain honesty mattered to the early Christians.The word attached to John (and all the other gospels as well), the Greek word kata means 'according to.' This attribution was not done lightly and meant that those who did so were sure of who wrote the Gospel, even if we do not have access today to the information they had, as being obviously much further away from the event of the writing of John.It is possible that the relevant Bible scholars are not aware of a number of these factors, or else take little notice of there importance. Many Bible scholars also accept John as genuine
Is there any proof outside the Bible for the historicity of Mark?
There is no extra-biblical proof of the historicity of the disciple. Moreover, the Gospel known to us as the Gospel According to St Mark or St Mark's Gospel does not identify its author, and it was not until the second century that it was finally attributed by the Church Fathers to the Apostle Mark, thus giving this previously anonymous Gospel the name "Gospel According to St Mark". However, there is no real evidence to support that opinion, and considerable evidence to the contrary. The decision of the Church Fathers to attribute the Gospel to the apostle Mark was an admirable, but not necessarily correct one.
Is there any proof outside the Bible for the historicity of Matthew?
There is no extra-biblical proof of the historicity of the disciple Matthew. Scholars say that the Gospel According to St Matthew was not attributed to the disciple Matthew until the middle of the second century. The reasoning of the Church Fathers was that the Gospel must have been written by an eyewitness to the events in the life of Jesus, and they felt that internal clues in the Gospel pointed to Matthew. However, we now know that Matthew used Mark's Gospel as his primary source on the life of Jesus, somthing that a real eyewitness would not have needed to do.
Outside the Bible are there any verifiable proof that Paul was a Pharisee?
There is no verifiable proof of Paul being a Pharisee outside of the Bible. However, some scholars believe that Paul's writings reflect knowledge and understanding of Pharisaic traditions and theology, which may suggest that he had Pharisaic background or training.
Has science proven that Jesus lived?
Proof of the existence or otherwise of Jesus is something that will probably always remain outside the scope of science. Certainly, science has shown the Shroud of Turin to be a more recent artefact than many had hoped it to be, but that does not reflect on the historicity of Jesus.
Is there historical proof that Jesus is God?
The Bible.
What does obey stands for in the bible?
proof of believe
What proof other than the Bible can fundamentalist Christians offer that there is a Hell?
I can only speak for myself and can not offer you any proof other than the Bible itself.
Does the Bible have any other references to John the Apostle as the beloved of Christ other than in John's Gospel?
The "disciple whom Jesus loved" is only mentioned in John's Gospel, and there is no real proof that this disciple was really John. The Church Fathers late in the second century examined the text and declared that the "disciple whom Jesus loved" was John.
Is there a Bible study on the lost books of the Bible?
Yes, there are Bible studies and resources available that focus on the lost books of the Bible, such as the Book of Enoch or the Gospel of Thomas. These studies often explore the historical context, content, and significance of these texts within biblical scholarship and Christian traditions. They can provide insights into early Christian thought and beliefs.
Are bullet proof vests stab proof?
The standard bullet proof vest is not stab proof, however there are some bullet proof vests that are. These stab-proof vests have a wire mesh on the outside, or a similar material.
Is there real proof of God's existence other than just 'the Bible says so'?
AnswerThere is no real proof of God's existence. People believe simply because the Bible says so.
What is the setting of the story Rikki-tikki-tavi an give proof?
It is outside. proof - That is where Rikki killed the other animal
