Tag: jesus

The following are early extra-biblical references to Jesus and/or Christians by non-Christian writers (in some cases, Christian writers are quoting non-Christian writers' references to Jesus). Quotes are copied from the accompanying links, unless otherwise noted. Within the text of the article, auth...

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One of the problems of being a Religious Person is that upon occasion you have to look ridiculous. Occasionally you have experiences that overwhelm you with the majesty and providence of God, but when you recall them afterwards or tell them to others, you feel foolish. The most important such event ...

I have come to bring fire on the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled!—Luke 12:49, NIV What is the ‘fire’ that Jesus has come to cast upon the earth? He says He wishes it were already kindled. I believe He was speaking of the Holy Spirit, who was to come at Pentecost after the crucifixion. ...