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“My point, once again, is not that those ancient people told literal stories and we are now smart enough to take them symbolically, but that they told them symbolically and we are now dumb enough to take them literally.”

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John Dominic Crossan

John Dominic Crossan is a renowned religious scholar and biblical scholar, known for his extensive research on the origins and development of Christianity, particularly focusing on the life and teachings of Jesus. Crossan's works have had a profound impact on Christian theology and history. more

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