Danny Jones Podcast #245 - Bible Scholar Responds to Ammon Hillman: Was Jesus Christ a Trafficker? | Dan McClellan
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Jun 24, 2024 
Biblical scholar Dan McClellan discusses Torah origins, Greek influence, Bible translation challenges, Jesus's crucifixion, pagan influences in Christianity, and misconceptions about the Bible and Christianity. Topics include Moses historicity, Christ meaning, Jesus in public park, and South America experiences.
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Mythological Parallels
- Christianity may have some overlap with Mithraism and Bacchic traditions, particularly in imagery and symbolism.
- Some scholars suggest the Gospel of Mark riffs on the Bacchae and the pre- Aeneid inscription.
Mark 14 Interpretation
- The story of the young man fleeing naked in Mark 14:51-52 likely has no connection to drugs or trafficking.
- The Greek word used doesn't inherently denote a medical bandage.
Meaning of Lestes
- The word "lestes", used to describe those crucified with Jesus, doesn't solely mean "human trafficker".
- It broadly refers to robbers, bandits, or revolutionaries, with the latter being a crucifixion-worthy offense.