Neither wrote personal histories. Socrates was explained by Plato [and others] - probably explaining himself through Socrates? Jesus was explained by his followers - likely grandiose embellishment that created a legend that never was.
Jeff
Jesus Christ and Socrates...
by quietlyleaving 15 Replies latest watchtower bible
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believingxjw
It was Pilate who asked what is truth.
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quietlyleaving
believingxjw and tec
yes it was pilate who asked "what is truth?"
sorry about the confusion.
What I meant to say is that Socrates questioned what truth was as did Pilate. Did Jesus ever explain what truth actually is?
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quietlyleaving
akjeff said
"Neither wrote personal histories. Socrates was explained by Plato [and others] - probably explaining himself through Socrates? Jesus was explained by his followers - likely grandiose embellishment that created a legend that never was."
too true
Plato's Socrates at least is a blend of fact and fiction. Both Jesus and Socrates are larger than life figures - but somehow they are believable imo.
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THE GLADIATOR
Did Jesus ever explain what truth actually is?
Yes - The NEB claims in John 14:6 that Jesus said:
'I am the way: I am the truth and I am life; no one comes to the father except by me.'
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Mad Sweeney
Jesus: "I am the Tao."