#16 - New Testament Secrets | Ralph Ellis

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In this conversation, Matty and revisionist historian Ralph Ellis delve into the historical context of the New Testament, exploring the significance of Edessa, the role of Josephus Flavius, and the connections between key figures like John the Baptist and King Abgarus. They discuss the interplay between Rome and Parthia, the influence of women in early Christianity, and the need to address the chronological chasm in New Testament history. The conversation highlights how historical narratives have been shaped and often distorted over time, revealing the complexities of understanding the origins of Christianity.Chapters00:00 Exploring the New Testament and Historical Context05:02 The Quest for the Lost King14:11 Josephus Flavius and Historical Documentation24:07 Christianity: A New Form of Judaism30:18 The Influence of Saul on Early Christianity33:08 Edessa: The Lost City41:43 Queen Helena: Queen of the Jews44:52 The Historical Context of John the Baptist50:56 The Chronological Chasm in Gospel History59:39 The Necropolis of Gobekli Tepe01:08:29 Chronology of Jesus and John the BaptistFollow me on: X: https://x.com/Vocation0110 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6EkGvmnGiWrN46iGasNRp2 apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vocation/id1865523490 Find Ralph on: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RalphEllis/videos X channel: https://x.com/ralphyellis Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ralph.ellis.144/ Paperback and Tablet books: Egyptian Testament Series: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0753FWD9D The King Jesus Trilogy: https://www.amazon.co.uk/The-King-Jesus-Trilogy/dp/B09Q3H8H84 Audio books: https://play.google.com/store/audiobooks/series?id=iXAuHAAAABimZM

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