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Recent content by Philip_B

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    Psychological effects of labelling texts as “apocrypha” or “pseudepigrapha”

    I suspect that is true. The 39 Articles says this of the Deuterocanonical texts: "And the other Books (as Hierome saith) the Church doth read for example of life and instruction of manners; but yet doth it not apply them to establish any doctrine; such are these following:" I think your use of...
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    Anyone up for a chat thread?

    Wishing all a Holy Christmass, and Peace in our world for 2026!
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    Answer the Question with a Question (6)

    Are ou thinking here there is no end and no begining?
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    proof needed to show a text is pseudepigrapha

    I think this area is a little more vexed than you imply. In our world, post the invention of Mr Caxton's Printing Machine, it is possible to see some financial benefit in the intellectual property of what you have written. That is a game-changer. In ancient times, this was not the issue. If...
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    Anyone up for a chat thread?

    Our new service time is 11:00 am, and this week it was 40 degrees Celcius. I suggested to the Vicar that if we were going to have an 11:00 am service, perhaps we should have air conditioning as well!?
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    Answer the Question with a Question (6)

    Is that because there is nothing after Z?
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    Cross or Crucifix

    Both
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    Answer the Question with a Question (6)

    are you saying it is not IT?
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    Answer the Question with a Question (6)

    Are you talking about Information Technology?
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    Israel-Hamas Thread II

    That is a deflection, and does not change what I said. I have little doubt that everybody involved is invested in telling a one sided story.
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    Israel-Hamas Thread II

    A clearly invested source accuses others of not neuteral. Whilst I deplore the state of journalism worldwide, with a predisposition to advocate for positions rather than to provide information, I would not see Meir Amit as a source of information that was not geared to heavily side with the...
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    Anyone up for a chat thread?

    It is 27 degrees Celsius here at 9.00 am. That is the forecast maximum for today; however, I am fairly certain we will surpass it.
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    Anyone up for a chat thread?

    The 5 Canucks are also American! Though they may not want to admit it!?
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    Answer the Question with a Question (6)

    Did Shem's Dad have a Boat?
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    Israel-Hamas Thread II

    Have you run out of words yet?