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by rstrats
Sat Dec 18, 2021 8:52 am
Forum: Christianity
Topic: Matthew 12:40
Replies: 120
Views: 163114

Re: Matthew 12:40

Since it's been awhile, perhaps someone new visiting this topic may know of examples.
by rstrats
Mon Aug 30, 2021 1:59 pm
Forum: Christianity
Topic: Matthew 12:40
Replies: 120
Views: 163114

Re: Matthew 12:40

Since it's been awhile, perhaps someone new looking in may know of examples.
by rstrats
Thu Jun 24, 2021 5:30 am
Forum: Christianity
Topic: Matthew 12:40
Replies: 120
Views: 163114

Re: Matthew 12:40

spot wrote: Sun Oct 04, 2020 7:24 am You have my sympathy, it must be terrible to be trapped by an obsession like yours.
Not at all. It's merely a diversion from every day goings on from time to time.
by rstrats
Mon May 03, 2021 8:59 am
Forum: Christianity
Topic: Matthew 12:40
Replies: 120
Views: 163114

Re: Matthew 12:40

LarsMac wrote: Sun Oct 04, 2020 8:14 am

re: "In all this time, have you actually found anyone who meets those specifications?"

If I have, they haven't provided any examples.



re: "And, should you locate such a one, what, exactly, do you expect to accomplish with them?"

Know of examples.
by rstrats
Sun Oct 04, 2020 5:58 am
Forum: Christianity
Topic: Matthew 12:40
Replies: 120
Views: 163114

Re: Matthew 12:40

And again, that "someone new" needs to be someone who believes the crucifixion took place on the 6th day of the week with a 1st day of the week resurrection, and who thinks that the "heart of the earth" is referring to the tomb, and who tries to explain the lack of a 3rd night by...
by rstrats
Sun Aug 02, 2020 10:27 am
Forum: Christianity
Topic: Matthew 12:40
Replies: 120
Views: 163114

Re: Matthew 12:40

Since it's been awhile, maybe someone new looking in may know of examples.
by rstrats
Fri Apr 10, 2020 5:11 am
Forum: Christianity
Topic: Matthew 12:40
Replies: 120
Views: 163114

Matthew 12:40

<t>Ted, <br/> <br/> re: "any thetime of Jesus Friday was the sabbath. so Saturday was equal to our Sunday so Jesus was entombed Thus night #fitst night. Saturday was the second night. Due to the way the ancient calendar was used the third night was Sunday the next night was the third because the Thi...
by rstrats
Thu Apr 09, 2020 10:33 am
Forum: Christianity
Topic: Matthew 12:40
Replies: 120
Views: 163114

Matthew 12:40

Perhaps someone new looking in may know of examples.
by rstrats
Sat Nov 02, 2019 1:20 pm
Forum: Christianity
Topic: Matthew 12:40
Replies: 120
Views: 163114

Matthew 12:40

<t>Mickiel,<br/> <br/> re: "In my view the 'Heart of the earth' expression can mean the inner part of the ground or grave..."<br/> <br/> And that is to whom this topic is directed, i.e., someone who thinks the "heart of the earth" is referring to the grave/tomb. <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> re: "As far a...
by rstrats
Sat Nov 02, 2019 7:22 am
Forum: Christianity
Topic: Matthew 12:40
Replies: 120
Views: 163114

Matthew 12:40

But maybe someone new visiting this topic may know of examples.
by rstrats
Wed Oct 23, 2019 4:34 pm
Forum: Christianity
Topic: Matthew 12:40
Replies: 120
Views: 163114

Matthew 12:40

LarsMac,

re"Well it seems to me that you don't have much to offer to your own discussion."



If I knew of examples that I could offer, I would have had no reason to start this topic.
by rstrats
Wed Oct 23, 2019 3:53 pm
Forum: Christianity
Topic: Matthew 12:40
Replies: 120
Views: 163114

Matthew 12:40

<t>Bryn Mawr,<br/> <br/> re: "Then neither does it apply to anyone else on this forum"<br/> <br/> That seems to be the case so far, but there is always the chance that someone new visiting the topic in the future may be a 6th day of the week crucifixion advocate who thinks the "heart of the earth" i...
by rstrats
Wed Oct 23, 2019 2:51 pm
Forum: Christianity
Topic: Matthew 12:40
Replies: 120
Views: 163114

Matthew 12:40

LarsMac,

re: "Well, obviously, the three days he spoke of were not in the grave."

But this topic is directed to those who do think the "heart of the earth" does refer to the tomb. Since you are not one of those, this topic does not apply to you.
by rstrats
Wed Oct 23, 2019 10:16 am
Forum: Christianity
Topic: Matthew 12:40
Replies: 120
Views: 163114

Matthew 12:40

<t>LarsMac,<br/> <br/> re: "Then, what, pray tell, is the point of you?"<br/> <br/> OK, let me repeat again: <br/> <br/> 1. The Messiah said that He would be three days and three nights in the "heart of the earth" <br/> <br/> 2. There are those who think that the crucifixion took place on the 6th da...
by rstrats
Wed Oct 23, 2019 5:07 am
Forum: Christianity
Topic: Matthew 12:40
Replies: 120
Views: 163114

Matthew 12:40

LarsMac,

re: "Not many biblical scholars around here."

And as I said in post #62, I don't think one needs to be a biblical scholar to know if they believe the crucifixion took place on the 6th day of the week.
by rstrats
Tue Oct 15, 2019 10:53 am
Forum: Christianity
Topic: Matthew 12:40
Replies: 120
Views: 163114

Matthew 12:40

Someone new visiting this topic may know of examples.
by rstrats
Tue Jun 04, 2019 5:32 am
Forum: Christianity
Topic: Matthew 12:40
Replies: 120
Views: 163114

Matthew 12:40

AnneBoleyn,

re: "Yes. Not here"

That's not very helpful.
by rstrats
Mon Apr 22, 2019 6:32 am
Forum: Christianity
Topic: Matthew 12:40
Replies: 120
Views: 163114

Matthew 12:40

AnneBoleyn,

re: "Consider that this place is the wrong place for you. Explore other options."

Any suggestions?
by rstrats
Mon Apr 22, 2019 3:27 am
Forum: Christianity
Topic: Matthew 12:40
Replies: 120
Views: 163114

Matthew 12:40

LarsMac,

re: "You aren't terribly intuitive, are you?

Apparently not.
by rstrats
Sun Apr 21, 2019 4:46 am
Forum: Christianity
Topic: Matthew 12:40
Replies: 120
Views: 163114

Matthew 12:40

It appears there are no folks visiting this topic who believe the crucifixion took place on the 6th day of the week.
by rstrats
Sat Dec 29, 2018 5:30 am
Forum: Christianity
Topic: Matthew 12:40
Replies: 120
Views: 163114

Matthew 12:40

Someone new visiting this topic may know of examples.
by rstrats
Sun Nov 25, 2018 4:58 am
Forum: Christianity
Topic: Matthew 12:40
Replies: 120
Views: 163114

Matthew 12:40

LarsMac,

re: "#65"



I don't see where that post shows your source for saying that "The Hebrew week starts on Friday night..." What do you have in mind?
by rstrats
Sun Nov 25, 2018 4:54 am
Forum: Christianity
Topic: Matthew 12:40
Replies: 120
Views: 163114

Matthew 12:40

AnneBoleyn,

Are you a 6th day of the week crucifixion advocate?
by rstrats
Fri Nov 23, 2018 6:18 pm
Forum: Christianity
Topic: Matthew 12:40
Replies: 120
Views: 163114

Matthew 12:40

LarsMac,

re: "I already covered that. "

I just reread your posts and I don't see where you have identified your source for saying that the Hebrew week starts on Friday night. How about providing the number of the post where I can find it?
by rstrats
Fri Nov 23, 2018 5:43 am
Forum: Christianity
Topic: Matthew 12:40
Replies: 120
Views: 163114

Matthew 12:40

LarsMac,

What is your source for saying that "The Hebrew week starts on Friday night..."?
by rstrats
Sat Nov 17, 2018 4:24 am
Forum: Christianity
Topic: Matthew 12:40
Replies: 120
Views: 163114

Matthew 12:40

<t>LarsMac,<br/> <br/> re: "Depends on whose week we are talking about."<br/> <br/> We're talking about the week the Messiah was using in the 1st century. <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> re: "The The Hebrew week starts on Friday night, so it would have been the seventh day.The First Day began at sundown Fri...
by rstrats
Fri Nov 16, 2018 6:41 am
Forum: Christianity
Topic: Matthew 12:40
Replies: 120
Views: 163114

Matthew 12:40

LarsMac,

re: "In case you haven't noticed, there are few biblical scholars hanging out in this garden."

I don't think one needs to be a biblical scholar to know if they believe the crucifixion took place on the 6th day of the week.
by rstrats
Thu Aug 16, 2018 4:21 am
Forum: Christianity
Topic: Matthew 12:40
Replies: 120
Views: 163114

Matthew 12:40

Maybe someone new visiting this topic may know of examples.
by rstrats
Thu Aug 16, 2018 4:15 am
Forum: Christianity
Topic: Matthew 12:40
Replies: 120
Views: 163114

Matthew 12:40

Bryn Mawr,

re: "OK, regardless of what you [and scripture] call the nights...Jesus died and way buried on Friday afternoon and the tomb was found to be open on Monday morning..."

How do you arrive at Monday, the 2nd day of the week?
by rstrats
Tue Aug 14, 2018 9:54 am
Forum: Christianity
Topic: Matthew 12:40
Replies: 120
Views: 163114

Matthew 12:40

<t>Bryn Mawr,<br/> <br/> re: "The night starting sundown Wednesday is Wednesday night..."<br/> <br/> That is incorrect. Wednesday night had been over some 12 hours by the time Wednesday daytime ended at sundown. And at that moment Thursday night began. <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> re: "...just as the Sab...
by rstrats
Mon Jul 30, 2018 4:45 am
Forum: General Religious Discussions
Topic: The fear of this site being religious
Replies: 669
Views: 156726

The fear of this site being religious

FourPart,

Did you consciously engender a belief in leprechauns?
by rstrats
Sat Jul 28, 2018 12:37 pm
Forum: General Religious Discussions
Topic: The fear of this site being religious
Replies: 669
Views: 156726

The fear of this site being religious

FourPart,

You have a question directed to you in post #588.
by rstrats
Fri Jul 06, 2018 9:22 am
Forum: Christianity
Topic: Matthew 12:40
Replies: 120
Views: 163114

Matthew 12:40

<t>LarsMac,<br/> <br/> re: "That is one of the most bass ackwards notions I have seen in a while." <br/> <br/> If that comment is directed to me, what is "bass ackwards" about it? I was asked when did Thursday night start?<br/> <br/> I replied that It started at sundown at the end of Wednesday. When...
by rstrats
Fri Jul 06, 2018 3:37 am
Forum: Christianity
Topic: Matthew 12:40
Replies: 120
Views: 163114

Matthew 12:40

Bryn Mawr,

re: "And when did Thursday night start?"

It started at sundown at the end of Wednesday.



re: "Where is the fourth night?"

Thursday night, Friday night, Saturday night, and Sunday night - 4 nights.
by rstrats
Wed Jul 04, 2018 3:58 am
Forum: General Religious Discussions
Topic: The fear of this site being religious
Replies: 669
Views: 156726

The fear of this site being religious

<t>Four Part,<br/> <br/> re: "All beliefs are conciously chosen."<br/> <br/> Perhaps you can help me. I have never been able to consciously choose any of the beliefs that I have. Since I would like to be able to do that, and since you seem to be saying that you have the ability, I wonder if you migh...
by rstrats
Wed Jul 04, 2018 3:43 am
Forum: General Religious Discussions
Topic: The fear of this site being religious
Replies: 669
Views: 156726

The fear of this site being religious

<t>gmc,<br/> <br/> re: "How do you decide whether your beliefs are valid or not?"<br/> <br/> I suppose one might look at various discussions with regard to the belief in question and see whether or not one realizes that their belief has changed. <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> re: "Experience might lead you...
by rstrats
Tue Jul 03, 2018 3:27 am
Forum: General Religious Discussions
Topic: The fear of this site being religious
Replies: 669
Views: 156726

The fear of this site being religious

gmc,

re: "Why do you believe in god?"

Since beliefs cannot be consciously chosen, i.e. engendered, a person can only venture a guess as to why they might believe in a supreme being.
by rstrats
Mon Jun 25, 2018 5:56 pm
Forum: Christianity
Topic: Matthew 12:40
Replies: 120
Views: 163114

Matthew 12:40

LarsMac,

re: "Umm, ..., Say that, again?"

Sunday night started at sundown Saturday and lasted until sunrise Sunday morning, thus the 4th night.
by rstrats
Mon Jun 25, 2018 5:18 pm
Forum: Christianity
Topic: Matthew 12:40
Replies: 120
Views: 163114

Matthew 12:40

LarsMac,

re: "Except, according to the lore, he was up and about early Sunday morning."

Correct, and Sunday night before Sunday morning would be the 4th night.
by rstrats
Mon Jun 25, 2018 12:10 pm
Forum: Christianity
Topic: Matthew 12:40
Replies: 120
Views: 163114

Matthew 12:40

<t>LarsMac,<br/> <br/> re: "You forget that he was taken into the underground prison Thursday night. He rose on Sunday. 3 nights, 3 Days. I don't see the problem."<br/> <br/> That would be an issue for a different topic. This one is really directed to those who think the "heart of the earth" is refe...
by rstrats
Mon Jun 25, 2018 9:57 am
Forum: Christianity
Topic: Matthew 12:40
Replies: 120
Views: 163114

Matthew 12:40

Since it's been awhile, perhaps someone new looking in may know of examples.
by rstrats
Wed Jan 03, 2018 5:40 am
Forum: Christianity
Topic: Matthew 12:40
Replies: 120
Views: 163114

Matthew 12:40

<t>Perhaps a further wording of the topic will make it more clear.<br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> 1. The Messiah said that He would be three days and three nights in the "heart of the earth" <br/> <br/> 2. There are those who think that the crucifixion took place on the 6th day of the week with the resurrec...
by rstrats
Tue Jun 13, 2017 1:40 pm
Forum: Christianity
Topic: Matthew 12:40
Replies: 120
Views: 163114

Matthew 12:40

Someone new looking in may know of examples.
by rstrats
Sun May 07, 2017 10:46 am
Forum: Christianity
Topic: Matthew 12:40
Replies: 120
Views: 163114

Matthew 12:40

<t>spot,<br/> <br/> re: "When you tell me why it [ Esther 4:16 to 5:1.] doesn't qualify I'll understand the puzzle you've set."<br/> <br/> Possibility:<br/> <br/> Fast began during the night time of the first calendar day and continued through the daytime. This would account for night time 1 and day...
by rstrats
Sun May 07, 2017 4:41 am
Forum: Christianity
Topic: Matthew 12:40
Replies: 120
Views: 163114

Matthew 12:40

<t>spot,<br/> <br/> re: "Okay. The obvious candidate text, Esther 4:16 to 5:1.<br/> <br/> Assuming "three days, night or day" is the same thing as "three nights and three days", I don't see the problem. There is nothing in the account that prevents fasting for at least a part of three night times an...
by rstrats
Tue May 02, 2017 4:56 am
Forum: Christianity
Topic: Matthew 12:40
Replies: 120
Views: 163114

Matthew 12:40

<r>spot,<br/> <br/> re: " Maybe there are thousands of textual instances outside of the Bible - you tell me."<br/> <br/> If I knew of any I wouldn't have started this topic. <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> re: "The crucifixion took place in Aramaic and then got written originally, and transmitted in all sou...
by rstrats
Sat Apr 29, 2017 9:58 am
Forum: Christianity
Topic: Matthew 12:40
Replies: 120
Views: 163114

Matthew 12:40

<t>spot,<br/> <br/> re: "And you've spent three years of your life trawling random Internet forums asking for this specific thing?"<br/> <br/> Yes, and it's been many more years than that. I don't know why that distresses you so much. <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> re: "Inviting a response in ForumGarden i...
by rstrats
Sat Apr 29, 2017 6:12 am
Forum: Christianity
Topic: Matthew 12:40
Replies: 120
Views: 163114

Matthew 12:40

<t>spot,<br/> <br/> re: "The day of the week that the crucifixion happened."<br/> <br/> That is incorrect. <br/> <br/> 1. The Messiah said that He would be in the "heart of the earth" for 3 nights.<br/> <br/> 2. There are some who believe in a 6th day of the week crucifixion/first day of the week re...
by rstrats
Sat Apr 29, 2017 5:19 am
Forum: Christianity
Topic: Matthew 12:40
Replies: 120
Views: 163114

Matthew 12:40

spot,

re: "I'm sure there's books about this."

What is the "this" that you think I am asking about?
by rstrats
Sat Apr 29, 2017 4:46 am
Forum: Christianity
Topic: Matthew 12:40
Replies: 120
Views: 163114

Matthew 12:40

<t>spot,<br/> <br/> Although you didn't address your post to anyone, I think it may be intended for me. <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> re: "What puzzles me is your choice of where to ask." <br/> <br/> The "Religions & Beliefs - Christianity" category seemed like the most appropriate forum. <br/> <br/> ...

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