Which of the following traditions does not pass the criterion of contextual credibility?
A) Jesus' baptism
B) Jesus' death
C) Jesus' teaching to Nicodemus: "you must be born again"
D) Jesus' teachings in the Sermon on the Mount

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The criterion of contextual credibility assesses whether a tradition or event fits within the historical and cultural context of its time. Jesus' teaching to Nicodemus about being "born again" (C) is more reflective of John's theological emphasis and less likely to be a historical event that fits within the Jewish context of Jesus' time, making it less contextually credible compared to the other options. Jesus' baptism, death, and teachings in the Sermon on the Mount are all well-attested in multiple sources and fit within the historical context of 1st-century Palestine.

Which of the Following Traditions Does Not Pass the Criterion