Originally posted by robbie carrobie Also there is debate as to whether the method of Roman execution did involve a crossbeam or a simple stake, crux simplex.
I'm sorry, Robbie, but as far as I know, the JWs are the only ones who "debate" this. Most historians firmly describe crucifixion as taking place on a cross or a T-shaped structure.
Originally posted by Palynka http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-12888421
If you are one of the people who thinks the Bible is the direct word of God (and therefore unaffected by the human nature of those that physically wrote it), how would you interpret the findings of this new book if they reveal some important contradictions with the known texts?
For the others, how wo ...[text shortened]... mong Christians (Protestants, Catholics, etc) in favour of a denomination which is not your own?
Fascinating. Be very interesting to see what that they contain.