Christian origins: Chris Weimer & Peter Kirby

[KnightWhoSaysNi]

This thread has been set up to provide a formal discussion between Chris Weimer and Peter Kirby who will explore the following question:

"What is the evidence concerning Christian origins and the earliest Christian traditions?"

The discussion will have 10 rounds and Chris Weimer will go first, per a special format according to the parameters (http://www.iidb.org/vbb/showpost.php?p=3334568&postcount=22):

Part 1: Non-Christian Literature/Material (Rounds 1-3)

(1) Chris Weimer opens; Peter Kirby opens
(2) Chris Weimer replies; Peter Kirby replies
(3) Chris Weimer concludes; Peter Kirby concludes

Part 2: Non-Gospel Christian Literature/Material (Rounds 4-6)

(4) Peter Kirby opens; Chris Weimer opens
(5) Peter Kirby replies; Chris Weimer replies
(6) Peter Kirby concludes; Chris Weimer concludes

Part 3: Gospel Christian Literature/Material (Rounds 7-9)

(7) Chris Weimer opens; Peter Kirby opens
(8) Chris Weimer replies; Peter Kirby replies
(9) Chris Weimer concludes; Peter Kirby concludes

Part 4: Conclusion (Round 10)

(10) Chris Weimer concludes; Peter Kirby concludes


A Peanut Gallery (http://www.iidb.org/vbb/showthread.php?p=3454705#post3454705) is set up in the Biblical Criticism & History forum for the rest of us to comment on the discussion.

Enjoy the discussion!

- NS, FD Moderator

[KnightWhoSaysNi]

Part 1: Non-Christian Literature/Material

[KnightWhoSaysNi]

Due to circumstances beyond his control, Chris Weimer has been granted a 3 week extension for him to make his opening statement. The new deadline is now July 1.

- NS, FD Moderator

[KnightWhoSaysNi]

Regretfully, I have to announce that the formal discussion has been cancelled. I should acknowledge that I, as the moderator, take some responsibility in this. In the FDP forum Chris and Peter decided on a start date that was more than a month in the future. Circumstances can change significantly after a month and I should have asked for the parameters to be re-confirmed as the start date approached. I will take precautions to prevent situations like this from happening in the future.

- NS, FD Moderator