Yes the bible states that Egypt and Babylon knew Yahweh, and yes this was before Homer, who wrote his epics around 750 BCE. However, the events that
Homer wrote about took place a long time before, approximately 1100-1200 BCE. Coincidentally, this is around the same time that many scholars believe
the exodus to have occured. Homer was the only literature that the greeks had that could be called a "sacred" text. It was an epic story that was
well known by all greeks. I find it interesting that Mark, who was writing to greek speaking gentiles, would choose to convey Jesus' story with so
many parallels to Homer. It would have obviously made the integration of Jewish beliefs with Greek beliefs a lot more palatable to new Christian
converts...
This was before Homer, so who knows, maybe God included the greeks too?
As for God including the Greeks in his plan, I would say that is a given, because I believe that ALL countries, races, cultures, etc are part of
God's plan. In fact, it's just as interesting to read about the impact of the greeks on western civilization as it is the hebrews.
mars.acnet.wnec.edu...
Stephan was stoned for quoting from the Greek Septuagint (sp?), and for supporting the astrology which is outlined in the Gospel of John and the Book
of Revelation (Apocalypse) it seems.
Could you explain more of that please? Kinda interesting...
As for Jesus being married, or gay, or whatever, I figure that in the grand scheme it really doesn't matter to me what he may have did in his
lifetime, because he obviously was one enlightened guy, and for that he has my love and respect.