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Abgar V.

2002-12-26T15:05:44Z

Isis~enwiki: sorting fact from fiction

King '''[[Abgar]]''' lived in the city of [[Edessa]] in [[Mesopotamia]], at the same time Jesus lived in [[Palestine]]. [[Eusebius of Caesarea|Eusebius]], Bishop of Caesarea in the early [[4th century]], found in the records of Edessa an exchange of letters between Abgar and Jesus and published them in his ''Ecclesiastical History''.

For various reasons, which are discussed in the article whose external link is below, biblical scholars now believe that the letters were fabricated, probably in the 3rd century A.D., and "planted" where Eusebius eventually found them. This is their text:

:Abgar Ouchama to Jesus, the Good Physician Who has appeared in the country of Jerusalem, greeting:

:I have heard of Thee, and of Thy healing; that Thou dost not use medicines or roots, but by Thy word openest (the eyes) of the blind, makest the lame to walk, cleansest the lepers, makest the deaf to hear; how by Thy word (also) Thou healest (sick) spirits and those who are tormented with lunatic demons, and how, again, Thou raisest the dead to life. And , learning the wonders that Thou doest, it was borne in upon me that (of two things, one): either Thou hast come down from heaven, or else Thou art the Son of God, who bringest all these things to pass. Wherefore I write to Thee, and pray that thou wilt come to me, who adore Thee, and heal all the ill that I suffer, according to the faith I have in Thee. I also learn that the Jews murmur against Thee, and persecute Thee, that they seek to crucify Thee, and to destroy Thee. I possess but one small city, but it is beautiful, and large enough for us two to live in peace.

:When Jesus had received the letter, in the house of the high priest of the Jews, He said to Hannan, the secretary, "Go thou, and say to thy master, who hath sent thee to Me: 'Happy art thou who hast believed in Me, not having seen Me, for it is written of Me that those who shall see Me shall not believe in Me, and that those who shall not see Me shall believe in Me. As to that which thou hast written, that I should come to thee, (behold) all that for which I was sent here below is finished, and I ascend again to My Father who sent Me, and when I shall have ascended to Him I will send thee one of My disciples, who shall heal all thy sufferings, and shall give (thee) health again, and shall convert all who are with thee unto life eternal. And thy city shall be blessed forever, and the enemy shall never overcome it.'"

According to Eusebius, it was not Hannan who wrote the answer but Jesus himself.

See also: [[Christian mythology]]

==External Links==
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/01042c.htm (Catholic Encyclopedia -- Legend of Abgar)

Abgar V.

2002-10-24T16:43:23Z

Isis~enwiki: these two articles need to be combined

The following legend was very popular during the Middle Ages. The two surviving sources for it are the "Ecclesiastical History" of Eusebius, and the "Teaching of Addaï".

King '''[[Abgar]]''' lived in the city of [[Edessa]] in [[Mesopotamia]], at the same time Jesus lived in Palestine. [[Eusebius]], Bishop of Caesarea in the early 4th century, found in the records of Edessa an exchange of letters between Abgar and Jesus and published them in his ''Ecclesiastical History''.

:Abgar Ouchama to Jesus, the Good Physician Who has appeared in the country of Jerusalem, greeting:

:I have heard of Thee, and of Thy healing; that Thou dost not use medicines or roots, but by Thy word openest (the eyes) of the blind, makest the lame to walk, cleansest the lepers, makest the deaf to hear; how by Thy word (also) Thou healest (sick) spirits and those who are tormented with lunatic demons, and how, again, Thou raisest the dead to life. And , learning the wonders that Thou doest, it was borne in upon me that (of two things, one): either Thou hast come down from heaven, or else Thou art the Son of God, who bringest all these things to pass. Wherefore I write to Thee, and pray that thou wilt come to me, who adore Thee, and heal all the ill that I suffer, according to the faith I have in Thee. I also learn that the Jews murmur against Thee, and persecute Thee, that they seek to crucify Thee, and to destroy Thee. I possess but one small city, but it is beautiful, and large enough for us two to live in peace.

:When Jesus had received the letter, in the house of the high priest of the Jews, He said to Hannan, the secretary, "Go thou, and say to thy master, who hath sent thee to Me: 'Happy art thou who hast believed in Me, not having seen Me, for it is written of Me that those who shall see Me shall not believe in Me, and that those who shall not see Me shall believe in Me. As to that which thou hast written, that I should come to thee, (behold) all that for which I was sent here below is finished, and I ascend again to My Father who sent Me, and when I shall have ascended to Him I will send thee one of My disciples, who shall heal all thy sufferings, and shall give (thee) health again, and shall convert all who are with thee unto life eternal. And thy city shall be blessed forever, and the enemy shall never overcome it.'"

According to Eusebius, it was not Hannan who wrote the answer, but Jesus Himself.

For various reasons, which are discussed in the article referred to by the external link, biblical scholars have come to the conclusion that the legend is a fabrication, probably dating from the 3rd century AD.

See also: [[Christian mythology]]

==External Links==
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/01042c.htm (Catholic Encyclopedia -- Legend of Abgar)

Benutzer:Distelfinck/Bürgerin des Mars

2002-10-09T18:26:55Z

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'''''Podkayne of Mars''''' is a [[science fiction]] novel by [[Robert Heinlein]] published in [[1963]] about a selfish brat of a genius and his much nicer older sister, who take a trip from Mars to Venus with their under-rated uncle. Gritty examination of deep issues of good and evil.

Abgar V.

2002-08-20T15:26:05Z

Isis~enwiki:

King '''Abgarus''' lived in the city '''of [[Edessa]]''', [[Mesopotamia]], at the same time Jesus lived in Palestine. Eusubius, Bishop of Caesarea in the early 4th century, found in the records of Edessa an exchange of letters between Abgarus and Jesus and published them in the ''Ecclesiastical History'' he wrote. Although there was fierce debate on the subject, the letters were not included in the canonical books of the [[Bible]], but they have been published in various versions of the apocryphal books.

===Full text===

Chapter I

''The letter of Abgaras to Jesus''

1: Abgaras, king of Edessa, to Jesus the good Saviour, who appears at Jerusalem, greeting. 
2: I have been informed concerning you and your cures, which are performed without the use of medicines and herbs. 
3: For it is reported, that you cause the blind to see, the lame to walk, do both cleanse lepers, and cast out unclean spirits and devils, and restore them to health who have been long diseased, and raisest up the dead; 
4: All which when I heard, I was persuaded of one of these two, viz: either that you are God himself descended from heaven who do these things, or the son of God. 
5: On this account therefore I have wrote to you, earnestly to desire you would take the trouble of a journey hither, and cure a disease which I am under. 
6: For I hear the Jews ridicule you, and intend you mischief. 
7: My city is indeed small, but neat, and large enough for us both.

Chapter II

''The letter of Jesus to Abgarus''

1: Abgarus, you are happy, forasmuch as you have believed in me, whom ye have not seen. 
2: For it is written concerning me, that those who have seen me should not believe in me, that they who have not seen might believe and live. 
3: As to that part of your letter, which relates to my giving you a visit, I must inform you, that I must fulfil all the ends of my mission in this country, and after that be received up again to him who sent me. 
4: But after my ascension I will send one of my disciples, who will cure your disease, and give life to you, and all that are with you.

Abgar V.

2002-08-20T15:25:22Z

Isis~enwiki:

King '''Abgarus''' lived in the city '''of [[Edessa]]''', [[Mesopotamia]], at the same time Jesus lived in Palestine. Eusubius, Bishop of Caeasrea in the early 4th century, found in the records of Edessa an exchange of letters between Abgarus and Jesus and published them in the ''Ecclesiastical History'' he wrote. Although there was fierce debate on the subject, the letters were not included in the canonical books of the [[Bible]], but they have been published in various versions of the apocryphal books.

===Full text===

Chapter I

''The letter of Abgaras to Jesus''

1: Abgaras, king of Edessa, to Jesus the good Saviour, who appears at Jerusalem, greeting. 
2: I have been informed concerning you and your cures, which are performed without the use of medicines and herbs. 
3: For it is reported, that you cause the blind to see, the lame to walk, do both cleanse lepers, and cast out unclean spirits and devils, and restore them to health who have been long diseased, and raisest up the dead; 
4: All which when I heard, I was persuaded of one of these two, viz: either that you are God himself descended from heaven who do these things, or the son of God. 
5: On this account therefore I have wrote to you, earnestly to desire you would take the trouble of a journey hither, and cure a disease which I am under. 
6: For I hear the Jews ridicule you, and intend you mischief. 
7: My city is indeed small, but neat, and large enough for us both.

Chapter II

''The letter of Jesus to Abgarus''

1: Abgarus, you are happy, forasmuch as you have believed in me, whom ye have not seen. 
2: For it is written concerning me, that those who have seen me should not believe in me, that they who have not seen might believe and live. 
3: As to that part of your letter, which relates to my giving you a visit, I must inform you, that I must fulfil all the ends of my mission in this country, and after that be received up again to him who sent me. 
4: But after my ascension I will send one of my disciples, who will cure your disease, and give life to you, and all that are with you.