What say ye to the assertion that the NT was written to delude insurgent Judeans onto thinking prophecies had?

Question

been fulfilled, as Joseph Atwill claims in Caesar's Messiah?

Answer 1

I say you have a good point there.

Answer 2

I don't know Joseph Atwill's claims, but many assertions are made due to the timeline of the written manuscripts. The popular reasons for the delay in writing the "NT" was that the people then believed their messiah would return very shortly, in their lifetime. Why waste the time writing all these things down when you hold this belief. It wasn't until some started to doubt the validity of spoken words and the return when people realized they needed to write things down or they may be forgotten. BUT, any historical document (US history ect) is always written after the fact, and is always open to critique, interpretation, and with certain bias built in.

Answer 3

The first Christians were not insurgents. They were non-violent, not trying to overthrow the Roman government. Their only interest was in preaching the gospel of the Kingdom and about Jesus Christ. Judeans at large and subsequent Jews by and large did not and do not accept the NT.

Answer 4

I say that the OT was added to the teachings of Jesus because the Romans did not like the true teachings Of Jesus.

It was an attempt to water down his message of universal love and tolerance so the Romans could keep everyone fearing and hating each other. This playing both sides against the middle was a classic roman tactic and the message of Jesus was threatening it.

love and blessings Don

Answer 5

The New Testament wasn't "written". It was compiled from writings of various individuals in various times and places. Therefore such a common intent among the various writers is highly unlikely.

Answer 6

I reject said assertion.