[RobbyS]

The thing to remember is that Crossan et al have an "agenda" as we like to say. That is to discredit the writings of the New Testament. That is why the so-called "Gospel of Thomas" is said, with a shred of evidence to back the assertion, to be the "first" gospel. This kind of thing has been going for for more than 200 years, so that the historical foundation odf Christianity might be undermined.

[ex-snook]

"The thing to remember is that Crossan et al have an "agenda" as we like to say. That is to discredit the writings of the New Testament. "

Agree. But they are kicking against the goad. I'm in the middle of reading John again. Nothing couldn't be this perfect without the Hand of God.