In his latest blog post, #RichardCarrier dissects several claims made by #BartEhrman in recent lectures on the #historicity of #Jesus. Carrier identifies numerous factual errors and argues that Ehrman continues to ignore well-documented critiques. A pointed reminder of the long-standing scholarly rift between the two.
🌍 https://www.richardcarrier.info/archives/36444
#HistoricityOfJesus #BiblicalStudies #ChristianCulture #Christianity
The figure of #StGeorge, often depicted as a #dragon-slaying #saint 🐉🤺, occupies a central place in Christian hagiography and European folklore. His legend resonates deeply within Western traditions. However, the symbolism of dragons 🐲🌏 in the East (particularly in Asia) provides a striking contrast. Here's a brief comparison of the main differences, but also similarities:
🌍 https://www.fabriziomusacchio.com/weekend_stories/told/2024/2024-12-13-st_george_dragon_slayer/
🕰️ Tracing the history of the Christian calendar: The 'Anno Domini' system, marking time based on #Jesus' birth, has shaped global timekeeping. But how did it come, that Jesus was probably born before the year 1 AD? I have summarized this and other historical facts about the AD system in this article:
🌍 https://www.fabriziomusacchio.com/weekend_stories/told/2024/2024-12-08-anno_domini_explained/
🎄 Why do we celebrate #Christmas on December 25th? The ongoing debate about its links to pagan festivals like #SolInvictus ☀️ and #Mithraism raises questions about early Church syncretism and the evolution of Christian identity. Here is an overview of the current historical facts of this debate:
🌍 https://www.fabriziomusacchio.com/weekend_stories/told/2024/2024-12-08-25th_of_december/
#WeekendStories #ChristianCulture #ChristmasTraditions #MerryChristmas #histodons
🌟 The #ThreeMagi: Unraveling the history and symbolism behind the iconic figures who visited the infant #Jesus. This post explores their Zoroastrian roots, misconceptions, and their cultural significance in Christian tradition:
🌍 https://www.fabriziomusacchio.com/weekend_stories/told/2024/2024-12-08-the_three_Magi/
#WeekendStories #ChristianCulture #ChristmasTraditions #MerryChristmas #Christmas #AncientTimes #histodons #Zoroastrianism
The iconic image of #Jesus' birth in a stable may not reflect historical reality. Archaeological evidence suggests Jesus was likely born in a lower-level space within a family home or a cave, common in first-century Judea. Here is some further background information about the historical context:
🌍 https://www.fabriziomusacchio.com/weekend_stories/told/2024/2024-12-08-nativity_scene/
#WeekendStories #ChristianCulture #Nativity #NativityScene #ChristmasTraditions #MerryChristmas #Christmas #histodons
🕯️ The #ChristmasWreath is a beloved tradition. But contrary to what one might think, it is a modern invention, motivated by #compassion for poor children in social need during the period of #industrialization:
🌍 https://www.fabriziomusacchio.com/weekend_stories/told/2024/2024-12-08-christmas_wreath/
#WeekendStories #ChristianCulture #AdventWreath #ChristmasTraditions #MerryChristmas #Christmas #Hamburg #histodons
Saint #NicholasOfMyra – you may also know him as #SantaClaus – was a 4th-century bishop known for his #generosity and #miracles. His legends inspired traditions like gift-giving and #charity 🎅🏼🎄🎁 Discover the life of this saint and the many legends that shaped his legacy:
🌍 https://www.fabriziomusacchio.com/weekend_stories/told/2024/2024-12-04-nicholas_of_myra/
#WeekendStories #ChristianCulture #MerryChristmas #Nikolaus #histodons
#MartinOfTours, a #Roman soldier turned bishop, is celebrated today for his acts of #charity and #humility. His cloak-sharing story, raising of the dead, and confrontations with evil spirits have inspired #Christian devotion for centuries. Here is short overview of his life and legacy:
🌍 https://www.fabriziomusacchio.com/weekend_stories/told/2024/2024-12-03-martin_of_tours/
🏛️ The #RoodScreen, a #medieval architectural element, symbolized the divide between clergy and laity in Christian churches. I found it fascinating to explore how researching the #history of such an architectural element can illuminate a broader social, theological, and cultural dynamics within an era's society 🧑🤝🧑 Here is a brief summary of what I have been able to find out so far:
We are once again entering the time of year where we get to listen to people telling us that we shouldn't be offended by our workplace celebrating Christmas, or by the fact that Christmas is a federal holiday, because "Christmas is secular."
If you think that, _please_ read this column: https://www.askamanager.org/2019/12/is-it-ok-to-put-up-a-christmas-tree-at-work.html
#ChristianHegemony #ChristianCulture #intolerance
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#Cologne's historical role as a religious hub in central #Europe and the #HolyRomanEmpire is epitomized by its twelve #RomanesqueChurches, each a witnessing the city's spiritual, architectural, and cultural legacy over the centuries. Here is a brief overview of these churches in their historical context:
🌍 https://www.fabriziomusacchio.com/weekend_stories/told/2024-11-10-hillige_stadt_cologne/
The rediscovered #Christian baptistery in #Cologne (6th c.) offers a rare glimpse into the architectural and liturgical practices of #EarlyChristianity northern Europe. The baptismal basin at its heart is one of the oldest Christian #relics north of the Alps. I was lucky to visit the site during the #DayOfTheOpenMonument in 2024. Here are some impressions and a brief overview of the history of the baptistery:
🌍 https://www.fabriziomusacchio.com/weekend_stories/told/2024-11-10-cologne_baptistery/
Before French occupation granted religious freedom, the #Baroque era embodied artistic grandeur and served the #CounterReformation by restoring #CatholicChurch power. St. Mariä Himmelfahrt in #Cologne exemplifies this, showcasing efforts to reaffirm dominance through monumental, elaborate religious structures. Here’s a brief overview of the church’s history in this symbolic era:
🌍 https://www.fabriziomusacchio.com/weekend_stories/told/2024-11-05-st_maria_himmelfahrt_cologne/
#WeekendStories #ChurchHistory #ChristianCulture #Protestantism #Catholicism #histodons
From #Slacktivist...
Quote(s):
"The vulgar expression of Trump’s racism [...] is something Moore is right to criticize, but the vulgarity isn’t the biggest problem there. [...]
In Simpsons terms, the important thing about 'Hi-diddly-ho, neighbor!' is not the 'Hi-diddly-ho,' but the 'neighbor.' That’s the difference between #MAGA #evangelicals and Ned Flanders.
Ned views and greets everyone he encounters as his neighbor."
12/20 Jürgen Gadow: Der Berg des Unheils
#MiddleAge #Friendship #Solidarity #Loyalty #Trust #Slavery #YoungReaders #IslamicCulture #ChristianCulture #War #Education #Strangers #Enemies #Prejudice #Tolerance #Hybris #PowerGreed #Adventure
Book Challenge: 20 books that have had an impact on who you are. One book a day for 20 days. No (or only very short) explanations, no reviews, just the title and the book covers. Don't forget the alt text.
#20books #20books20days #20Bücher #BooksThatInfluencedYou #Books #BookChallengeMupan #MediaMupan #20booksMupan
@lesekreis @bookstodon@a.gup.pe @bookstodon@fedigroups.social @buchstodon @democracy @books @biodiversity
It's been a minute since I've posted some #Slacktivist on here.
Quote(s):
"What does 'missionally aligned' mean? No one knows. No one is able to know, because it could change at any moment. And when it changes, you must change[.] [...]
So just to be extra safe, they busy themselves directing the leopards’ attention to other peoples faces. They become informers, suck-ups, toadies, narcs."
#LeopardsAteMyFace #ConservativeCulture #USPol #ChristianCulture #HigherEd
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Fred's receipts and/or prompt for the first post.
TL;DR - A Brazilian musician declared that the apocalypse will occur in the next five to ten years.
Then one of the others on stage was quick to grab the mic and add, "I won't let it happen because we will bang the apocalypse."
(Assume that "bang" means "stop" or "end." Or, as a wise man once said, "Cancelling the apocalypse.")
Some light(-ish) reading for the weekend.
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https://www.patheos.com/blogs/slacktivist/2024/02/27/for-buffy-and-carl-so-loved-the-world/
More from #Slacktivist...
"It is [...] the Bad Guys who want to see the world destroyed. The rest of us, you see, like the world. We grew up there. It’s where all our friends live and where all of our favorite restaurants are. [...]
So if you are cheering for the end of everywhere and everyone the rest of us have ever loved, that does, unambiguously, make you the Bad Guy in any story."
