Easter

[Bengalzona]

(03-31-2016, 01:31 PM)xxlt Wrote: Here is a book about it:

http://www.amazon.com/Forgetting-Root-Emergence-Christianity-Judaism/dp/0809127784

Dr. Callan (the author) was at one time a theology professor in Cincinnati and I took a few classes he taught. He may still be teaching but I do not know for sure.

Thanks. Looks good. I will have to check it out. (BTW- I just ordered a copy)

The only thing from the quote I would question (somewhat) was the quote about the reconciling of the Greek and Roman calendars to the Jewish calendar proving to be difficult. To be sure, it is not an easy thing. But it is not impossible, particularly when you are talking about reconciling the date of your religions biggest holiday. I believe it wasn't done because the early Christians did not want the date linked to another religions' holiday, despite the fact that it clearly is in scripture. It was a matter of religious politics (and people never seem to make wise or logical decisions when those two are combined).