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Scripture and Complexity-- Jesus' Powerful Argument
In the Secret Book of James, Jesus encourages us to never settle with the straightforward reading or interpretation of scripture. That sounds pretty odd-- it should be easy to read
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Sacrament of the Bridal Chamber: Strange Early Christian Practice?
Did you know that not all early Christians observed the same sacraments as most Christians do, today? In a previous post, we talked about Valentinian perspectives about baptism. The Gospel
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Jesus Breaking Gender Rules in Thomas
In the Gospel of Thomas, Jesus makes a claim that sounds incredibly misogynistic and offensive to modern ears. Working from Marvin Meyer's translation in The Nag Hammadi Scriptures
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Baptism... God Is a Dyer? Fascinating Valentinian Argument
Introduction Christians have long discussed and debated the theological significance of baptism; just as modern Christians differ, so did early Christians. The Gospel of Philip is a Christian text, likely