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Jesus Seminar to mark 25 years of questions about New Testament<\/h1>\n

G. JEFFREY MACDONALD, Religion News Service<\/p>\n

SANTA ROSA, California \u2014 Since 1985, scholars affiliated with the Jesus Seminar have been casting doubt on the authenticity of sayings attributed to Jesus and questioning whether he saw himself as an end-times prophet. As the seminar marks its 25th anniversary Oct. 13-16 in Santa Rosa, California, it\u2019s generating far less attention and controversy than in years past, when the media spotlight gave members a platform to reach millions. Now observers are debating a new question: What difference has the Jesus Seminar made? Once again, the jury is divided. Among the seminar\u2019s 100 fellows is a strong sense that the group has effectively made the general public more aware of questions surrounding the so-called \u201chistorical Jesus.\u201d For example: By using color-coded beads to vote on whether Jesus likely said this or that, the group captured widespread attention, said John Dominic Crossan, chair of the 25th anniversary.<\/p>\n

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Not comfortable with the teachings of Jesus? No problem, there\u2019s a solution for that. All you have to do is gather up a bunch of people who agree with you, give the impression you are representing the majority of New Testament scholarship, and in good \u2018ole American fashion put Jesus to a vote\u2026\u2026..with colored beads of course.\u00a0Here\u2019s to the 25th anniversary of American theology at its worst. Cheers.<\/div>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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