Mythology vs History Flashcards
1
Q
What is a significant misconception about the virgin birth?
A
- that it is written as a fairy tale
- in actual fact the story of the virgin birth isn’t written as a fairy tale but as history
2
Q
Why is it important that the virgin birth was an early tradition?
A
because Mary would have contradicted it had it not been true
3
Q
How is the virgin birth viewed in terms of miracles?
A
the virgin birth isn’t implausible in a world of miracles
4
Q
What does the virgin birth represent?
A
is an example of Christology (the virgin birth points to the true nature & purpose of Christ)
5
Q
Paul Maier (American scholar of Christianity) believes that the slaughter of the innocents did happen - why?
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