Isaiah 7:14, Micah 5:2, Isaiah 53: No Messianic Prophecies
A critical read of Isaiah 7:14, Micah 5:2, and Isaiah 53—set in their own centuries, not messianic forecasts—Ahaz’s crisis, Assyria’s threat, and Israel’s servant.
Timar Ross
Amateur historian writing skeptical, source-driven analyses of biblical prophecy and ancient history. MLA citations; NRSVUE quotes; context over proof-text.
Moon Phases, Eclipses, Seasons: An Astronomy Primer
A clear, engaging primer on the sky above you — from eclipses and moon phases to seasons, constellations, and why your birthday zodiac sign isn’t even visible that night.
The Penitent Thief and the Contradiction with Christian Dogma
The story of the penitent thief on the cross looks like a loophole for last-minute salvation, but a close reading reveals contradictions and raises thorny questions about Christian doctrine and the resurrection.
A Quick Note About Evidence
A skeptic’s guide to weighing evidence: why subjective claims and eyewitness reports mislead, and why only objective, verifiable data deserves belief.
Tracing the Name of Jesus: Etymology, Linguistic Evolution, and the Obsession with Sacred Pronunciation
How did “Jesus” evolve from ancient Hebrew to modern English? This deep-dive traces the journey across languages—and unpacks the surprising ways Christians have turned his name into a linguistic fetish.