Barabbas: Theological Enigma

[Jeannot]

At the other end of the spectrum from the Gnostics were the Ebionites, who rejected Paul as being too Gnostic.

[Victor]

flowperson:

Joseph Campbell’s works are part of my library, a deeply inspired gentleman and extremely influential. I am not sure how you feel about the Gnostics, but with the advent of John’s Gospel, the assessment of the Logos, and the Dead Sea Scrolls, we must realize that their work has risen once again. I am certain that we have lost a great deal of valid material until recently.

Your comment concerning Constantine is right on the head! There was far more to his motives than simple religious fervor.

And, by the way, if you are interested in a very good dissertation on the rise of Christianity, you might want to get hold of, Paula Christianson’s, “From Jesus To Christ.” An excellent read from a lady of superior scholarship.

I Am, as always;
Victor G