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Identity Markers in 2nd-Century Christianity: The Acts of John
The Acts of John is different from the other documents I’m reading for this exam in some important ways. Most importantly, its obvious docetism sets it apart from other second-century Christian literature, an era from which few texts have survived, … Continue reading
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Tagged academics, ancient world, apocryphal Acts, Christianity, docetism, religion
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Why I do what I do
You guys. Do you know what that’s a picture of? That’s a picture of the Ploutonion at Hierapolis in Turkey. It’s a cave full of carbon dioxide gas that the ancient inhabitants of the city used as a cult site … Continue reading
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Tagged ancient world, Asia Minor, badass, religion, underworld
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