02-09-2008, 12:24 PM
<!--QuoteBegin-->QUOTE<!--QuoteEBegin-->The Forged Origins of The New Testament; Tony Bushby
Extracts from the Hymn to Zeus, written by Greek philosopher Cleanthes (c. 331-232 BC), are also found in the Gospels, as are 207 words from the Thais of Menander (c. 343-291), one of the "seven wise men" of Greece. Quotes from the semi-legendary Greek poet Epimenides (7th or 6th century BC) are applied to the lips of Jesus Christ, and<b> seven passages from the curious Ode of Jupiter (c. 150 BC; author unknown) are reprinted in the New Testament.</b><!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Extracts from the Hymn to Zeus, written by Greek philosopher Cleanthes (c. 331-232 BC), are also found in the Gospels, as are 207 words from the Thais of Menander (c. 343-291), one of the "seven wise men" of Greece. Quotes from the semi-legendary Greek poet Epimenides (7th or 6th century BC) are applied to the lips of Jesus Christ, and<b> seven passages from the curious Ode of Jupiter (c. 150 BC; author unknown) are reprinted in the New Testament.</b><!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->