Brief Summary
The discussion revolves around clarifying a statement about the crucifixion of Jesus in relation to the "Sinai Bible." It's revealed that the initial statement was a misquote and actually refers to the Gospel of Barnabas, not the Codex Sinaiticus (also known as the "Sinai Bible"), which does depict the crucifixion of Jesus.
- The initial claim about the "Sinai Bible" denying the crucifixion is incorrect.
- The speaker clarifies that they were actually referring to the Gospel of Barnabas.
- Codex Sinaiticus, a fourth-century Greek manuscript, contains accounts of Jesus' crucifixion.
Clarification on the "Sinai Bible" and the Crucifixion
The conversation begins with a question about the claim that the "Sinai Bible" does not depict the crucifixion of Jesus. The questioner seeks clarification on what is meant by the "Sinai Bible," specifically asking if it refers to Codex Sinaiticus. The speaker confirms that they were indeed referring to Codex Sinaiticus.
Codex Sinaiticus and the Gospels
The questioner, who has a facsimile of Codex Sinaiticus, points out that the text of the gospels in the codex is almost identical to the modern Greek text used for translations. They express confusion about the claim that the codex denies the crucifixion, stating that Matthew 27, John 19, and other passages in Codex Sinaiticus describe Jesus' crucifixion.
Correction: The Gospel of Barnabas
The speaker admits to misquoting their source. They clarify that the statement about Jesus not being crucified actually refers to the Gospel of Barnabas, not the Codex Sinaiticus. The speaker acknowledges the error, confirming that the Codex Sinaiticus does depict the crucifixion of Jesus.
