Re: [TruthTalk] reference book recommendations

2004-10-12 Thread Jeff Powers
John, I believe the term is PATHETICAL! - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, October 12, 2004 8:06 Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] reference book recommendations No one in first century times would have understood

RE: [TruthTalk] reference book recommendations

2004-10-12 Thread Slade Henson
Slade, what are your references for concluding that the First Church in Asia Minor was filled with literate, intelligent converts? The history I have read tells me that Roman education was for Roman male children, was not free and was not compulsory. Jewish education in first century times

RE: [TruthTalk] reference book recommendations

2004-10-12 Thread Slade Henson
AN UPDATED AND MORE UNDERSTANDABLE FORMAT John Wrote: Slade, what are your references for concluding that the First Church in Asia Minor was filled with literate, intelligent converts? The history I have read tells me that Roman education was for Roman male children, was not free and was

Re: [TruthTalk] reference book recommendations

2004-10-12 Thread Knpraise
In a message dated 10/12/2004 6:45:29 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Slade, what are your references for concluding that the First Church in Asia Minor was filled with literate, intelligent converts? The history I have read tells me that Roman education was for Roman male

Re: [TruthTalk] reference book recommendations

2004-10-12 Thread Knpraise
In a message dated 10/12/2004 1:58:46 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: John, I believe the term is PATHETICAL! - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, October 12, 2004 8:06 Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] reference book

Re: [TruthTalk] reference book recommendations

2004-10-11 Thread Knpraise
To all: For my money, the very best book on the Holy Spirit is "Bible Handbook on the Holy Spirit," by John Rea, ThD. I believe he includes all pertinent references (biblical references) relating to the H.S. Whether you are charismatic or High Church, I believe you will find this book to be the

RE: [TruthTalk] reference book recommendations

2004-10-11 Thread Slade Henson
I find the different opinions on TruthTalk fascinating at times. John, for instance, has a different view of the churches in Asia Minor. While he views them as ignorant First-Century pagans, I view them as literate, intelligent Jewish and Gentile converts. This helps explain the different