Hi David.

Thanks for your response.

I would prefer not to continue this debate on reincarnation, because I'm guessing we're not going to get very far. I set out as clearly as I could here passages suggestive of a belief in reincarnation here:

https://graham-pemberton.medium.com/reincarnation-and-christianity-a2509f8ea703

If people remain unconvinced, that's fine, since the evidence is inconclusive, and undoubtedly other explanations for these passages could be made. But if their reason is merely a belief in the truth of later Christian theology, then I would suggest that is an example of confirmation bias.

As to your comments on the authorship of the gospels, I'm sure you already know that I disagree with you, so there isn't any point taking that any further.

Best wishes