Unfortunately Oneness “scholars” already have a very poor reputation among true PhDs. These diploma mill shenanigans only help to prove that Oneness leaders are not only ignorant and lazy but that they are also dishonest. Who can blame Trinitarians for their low opinion of Oneness scholarship when they see this kind of stuff and compare Oneness writings to true scholars like N.T. Wright, Fee, Walton, Bruce, Beale, France, Thiselton, Harris, … The list of great Trinitarian scholars goes on and on. These men have invested the time and money to master their fields of study. The difference in the quality of research between these men and Oneness writings is night and day.
LS can’t even figure out how to use his Strong’s concordance to find the right Greek word translated as long in 1 Cor. 11.
What a phenom list of scholarly (and contemporary) names you just listed.
And... sadly, I have to agree. I will say, though, that these other scholars don't see a world as "Trinitarian vs. Oneness" scholarship. In fact, many of the scholars you listed divide among themselves. Douglas Moo would combat the notions of Fee in the whole Calvinism vs. Arminianism debate. Then throw in Fee's scholarly work with the charismata, Holy Spirit, etc and that sets him apart from the others. What I see are men that have taken a dive into Study, not set on being "this camp versus this camp." That's, afterall, not a scholarly attitude at all.
What a phenom list of scholarly (and contemporary) names you just listed.
And... sadly, I have to agree. I will say, though, that these other scholars don't see a world as "Trinitarian vs. Oneness" scholarship. In fact, many of the scholars you listed divide among themselves. Douglas Moo would combat the notions of Fee in the whole Calvinism vs. Arminianism debate. Then throw in Fee's scholarly work with the charismata, Holy Spirit, etc and that sets him apart from the others. What I see are men that have taken a dive into Study, not set on being "this camp versus this camp." That's, afterall, not a scholarly attitude at all.
Exactly! That is the beauty of true scholarship. Scholars with different views can debate openly about their differences while still respecting each other’s contributions. I doubt you would find that same openness to being questioned in Oneness circles. I haven’t seen it anyways. I see men in power who are scared to have open debate.
Exactly! That is the beauty of true scholarship. Scholars with different views can debate openly about their differences while still respecting each other’s contributions. I doubt you would find that same openness to being questioned in Oneness circles. I haven’t seen it anyways. I see men in power who are scared to be questioned.
In most cases, this would be considered a sign that they are actually wrong, and they know it. (I said most cases!)
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Hebrews 13:23 Know ye that our brother Timothy is set at liberty
... What I see are men that have taken a dive into Study, not set on being "this camp versus this camp." That's, afterall, not a scholarly attitude at all.
I can't remember who said it, but some wizen old sage I heard in a lecture once said, "There is no such thing as 'conservative scholarship' or 'liberal scholarship.' There is only good scholarship and bad scholarship."
I can't remember who said it, but some wizen old sage I heard in a lecture once said, "There no such thing as 'conservative scholarship' or 'liberal scholarship.' There is only good scholarship and bad scholarship."
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