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Justtristo

I am reading at the moment James the Brother of Jesus by Robert Eisenman. So far I have enjoyed it and learned a lot.

Since he is a Dead Sea Scholar he argues very well for the Essene/Zealot origins (in a greater part) of Christianity (in particular the Jewish forms such as the Ebionities, who in turn were the ancestors of Islam).

Although unlike Eisenman (who argues for a historical Jesus) I believe James "The Brother of the Lord", was later on along with the other "pillars" (Simon (aka Peter), Judas (aka Thomas) and John) made into brothers of Jesus. Likewise for John the Baptist being made into a cousin of Jesus.

However I would agree with 90% of what Eisenman is arguing, that James The Just was a significant historical leader being a major figure in the Zealot movement. Not to mention the Dead Sea Scrolls being Jewish Christian writings, with Paul was “the Spouter of Lies,” Ananas “the Wicked Priest,” and James “the Teacher of Righteousness.” .

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