#12749 Are Any Parts of the Bible From Other Cultures? Nicodemus, 2 Peter - Jimmy Akin
<p>“Are any parts of the Bible taken from other cultures?” This question opens a discussion on the influences surrounding biblical texts, while also addressing intriguing topics such as the possibility of ensouled humans mating with un-ensouled humans and the role of Nicodemus in the burial of Jesus. Additionally, the dating of 2 Peter is examined, providing a rich exploration of scriptural context.</p>
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<p><strong>Questions Covered:</strong></p>
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<li>02:00 – Are any parts of the Bible taken from other cultures?</li>
<li>16:16 – In the beginning of humanity, could ensouled humans have mated with un-ensouled humans? If so, would it have been sinful for them to do so?</li>
<li>34:28 – When I was a kid I was told that Nicodemus helped take Jesus’ body off the cross. But it doesn’t mention him specifically in John 19:39. Is there any truth to this?</li>
<li>45:00 – When do you think 2 Peter was written? A lot of scholars place it after 70 AD and I am wondering if you would place it earlier.</li>
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