Misquoting Jesus with Bart Ehrman Secrets of the Third Heaven: Exploring Paul’s Vision
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Jun 10, 2025 Delve into the intriguing world of biblical visions, focusing on Paul's lesser-known trip to the 'third heaven.' Discover the distinction between visions and hallucinations, and their cultural significance in ancient communities. Explore Paul's struggles with authority in Corinth as he contrasts his weaknesses against charismatic rivals. The complexities of 2 Corinthians unravel, revealing a rich tapestry of theological thought and personal narrative. Also, insights into upcoming events challenge the historicity of Jesus, sparking lively discussions in biblical studies.
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Visions as Internal Sensory Experiences
- Visions are sensory experiences occurring without external stimuli, often internally generated by the brain.
- The challenge is differentiating between real external events and internally produced visions or hallucinations.
No Sharp Natural-Supernatural Divide
- Ancient people saw natural and supernatural events as integrated with no sharp boundary.
- Gods could act in nature just like natural phenomena, making visions and miracles believable.
Commonality of Afterlife Visions
- Visions of deceased loved ones appearing were common across cultures, including early Christianity.
- Such experiences were considered real, not unique to Jewish or Christian narratives.
