A Christian Response by Stephen J. Bedard
When it comes to responding to the Jesus Myth Theory, two of the main ways is to increase your understanding of mythology and of the Bible. Both are very important as in my experience, Mythicists tend to misrepresent both. When it comes to mythology, I generally recommend classics textbooks or other books on mythology by … Read More “Classical Mythology: Images & Insights” »
One of the parts of the Jesus Myth Theory is that the (supposed) similarities to pagan myths argues against the historicity of the events being described. There are two completely separate categories: myth and history. You can only be one or the other. But is it as clear as that? Did the ancients understand their … Read More “Did the Greeks Believe in Their Myths?” »
One of the pagan figures that is often put forward by Jesus mythicists as a source for the Jesus of the Gospels is that of Adonis. Adonis is part of Greek mythology, with his story being given in Ovid’s Metamorphoses. However, he is based on earlier near eastern myths. Those with a bit of knowledge … Read More “Was Jesus Based Upon Adonis?” »
