“One would naturally expect that the Lord Jesus Christ would be sufficiently important to receive ample notice in the literature of his time, and that extensive biographical material would be available. He was observed by multitudes of people, and his own followers numbered into the hundreds (1 Cor. 15:6), whose witness was still living in the middle of the first century. As a matter of fact, the amount of information concerning him is comparatively meager. Aside from the four Gospels, and a few scattered allusions in the epistles, contemporary history is almost silent concerning him.”
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Merrill C. Tenney
Merrill C. Tenney was a prominent Christian author and theologian, known for his extensive research in biblical studies, theological education, and Christian history. Born on April 16, 1904, and passing away on March 18, 1985, his work has had a lasting impact on the field of Christian scholarship. more
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