The Jesus Problem: A Restatement of the Myth TheoryRobertson, J. M. (John Mackinnon)
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The Jesus Problem: A Restatement of the Myth Theory
Robertson, J. M. (John Mackinnon)
Jesus Christ
Chap. XIII.--But every true prophet who will settle among you is
worthy of his food. Likewise a true teacher, he also is worthy, like
the workman, of his food. [522] Every firstfruit, then, of the produce
of wine-press and threshing-floor, of oxen and of sheep, thou shalt
take and give to the prophets; for they are your high-priests. But
if ye have no prophet, give [it] to the poor. If thou makest a
baking of bread, take the first [of it] and give according to the
commandment. In like manner when thou openest a jar of wine or oil,
take the first [of it] and give to the prophets; and of money and
clothing and every possession, take the first, as may seem right to
thee, and give according to the commandment.
Chap. XIV.--And on the Lord's-day of [the] Lord [523] being assembled,
break bread, and give thanks, after confessing your transgressions,
in order that your sacrifice may be pure. But any one that hath
variance with his friend, let him not come together with you, until
they be reconciled, that your sacrifice may not be defiled. For this
is that which was spoken by [the] Lord: [524] At every place and time,
bring me a pure sacrifice; for a great king am I, saith [the] Lord,
and my name is marvellous among the nations. [525]
Chap. XV.--Now elect for yourselves bishops and deacons worthy
of the Lord, men meek and not avaricious, and upright and proved;
for they, too, render you the service [526] of the prophets and the
teachers. Therefore neglect them not; for they are the ones who are
honoured of you, together with the prophets and teachers.
And reprove one another, not in anger, but in peace, as ye have [it]
in the gospel; and to every one who erreth against another, let no
one speak, nor let him hear [anything] from you, until he repent. But
your prayers and your alms and all your deeds so do ye, as ye have
[it] in the gospel of our [527] Lord.
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