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Biblical Hermeneutics

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    Yes, but sometimes that's how God works. Or at least, it's how mythic elements are included in religious narratives and then become part of what people think of as history. The story of Moses is another case in point. Like King Arthur, legends were attracted to him. Commented Mar 12, 2025 at 4:44
  • @DanFefferman great point - you could see a ton of literary parallels between King David and Arthur Commented Mar 12, 2025 at 14:02
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    This question is founded on the basis of drawing a false parallel between a canonical book and an apocryphal book. One denies both the bodily death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, while being written by an unknow author falsely attributing it to the apostle. The other is based on actual eye witness accounts and also agrees with other Scripture (both authors of the Gospels) on the manner of Jesus's return (Matt 26:64, Rev 1:7). Commented Nov 12, 2025 at 6:04
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    Legendary storytelling often carries the intent to captivate audiences for personal gain - whether through fame, influence, or financial profit. especially in modern context. In contrast, the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles were addressed to a single person, Theophilus, suggesting a different motivation. It is unlikely that these writings were crafted with public acclaim in mind. Instead, greater caution is warranted for texts composed after the passing of the original eyewitnesses, as their content becomes increasingly difficult to authenticate or challenge. Commented Nov 12, 2025 at 20:30
  • Important Research It is beneficial for a question such as this to arise occasionally and be addressed so that the "Reliability of the N.T." can be researched and affirmed. The "integrity" of this ancient document needs to be shown every so often to be grounded in historicity, and in veracity. The answers here confirm this Sacred Book. +1 Commented Nov 16, 2025 at 22:36