Monthly Archives: February 2021

The Second Roman Emperor After Nero

Posted on February 5, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Otho (April 28, 32 AD – April 16, 69 AD) I always thought Roman busts were meant to be serious, but this one looks like he’s pouting. Otho was made Emperor after Alba was killed, but his rule was short-lived. … Continue reading →

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From Mighty Oaks, Too

Posted on February 4, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Druid influence?

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Paranoia: Were Saul of Tarsus and Josephus Contemporaries?

Posted on February 4, 2021 by cdsmiller17

The Devil’s in their Details Except for the Acts of the Apostles, and Paul’s letters in the New Testament, there would be no other ‘proof’ of his existence. Isn’t it interesting how awkward that makes it for anyone believing his … Continue reading →

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Josephus: Jewish-Born Roman Myth-Maker

Posted on February 3, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Titus Flavius Josephus (37 – 100 AD) If you’re going to ensure that your life improves after being captured by your enemy, you need to embrace your new family as if God had foreordained their victory over you and your … Continue reading →

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By Killing the Messenger, Can You Kill the Message?

Posted on February 3, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Jesus and the Cosmic Christ Everyone wants their version of Jesus to be the ‘right’ one. If only it were that simple. I have never really understood what Grace is, and so I asked Daniel to tell me something about … Continue reading →

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What Happened When a Revolution was “Stolen”

Posted on February 3, 2021 by cdsmiller17

June Rebellion (June 5-6, 1832) Paris is a hotbed of rebellion: always was; always will be. The French Republic took more than 45 years to finally settle into the permanent version we know today. This skirmish was romanticized in the … Continue reading →

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What Really Happened to Jesus After the Crucifixion?

Posted on February 2, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Chapter 24: The Empty Tomb So there was a Passover Plot after all! Through the magic of hypnotic regression, we have been allowed to know what really happened, as described in this book. Eyewitness accounts of the secrets of the … Continue reading →

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Farce: Did the Disciples Mistake Lazarus’ for Jesus’?

Posted on February 2, 2021 by cdsmiller17

The Empty Tomb As General Frederick “Boy” Browning said: “Well, as you know, I always felt we tried to go a bridge too far.” And I think the same thing about the author of “Caesar’s Messiah”. It is thus possible … Continue reading →

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“He Whom God Shall Make Manifest”

Posted on February 1, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Baháʼu’lláh (November 12, 1817 – May 29, 1892) An ongoing discussion has been taking place between myself and someone who thinks he is the reincarnation of Jesus. This gets us into very interesting territory, as you can imagine. If you … Continue reading →

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When an Author Names a Character to Make a Point

Posted on February 1, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Les Misérables: Cosette It’s a very wee example of the irony that comes from the naming of characters in a story. Victor Hugo has an advantage over the rest of us: he was there during the Paris uprising. So, whether … Continue reading →

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