The question of whether Jesus of Nazareth existed as a historical person may seem like a modern provocation, often associated today with internet debates or popular skepticism. In reality, doubts about Jesus’ historicity emerged relatively late and within specific philosophical and ideological contexts. For most of Christian history—and even among early critics of Christianity—the existence of Jesus himself … Read More “When Was the Historical Existence of Jesus First Questioned?” »
Tag: Jesus Myth Theory
The Religions Wiki has an interesting article called Jesus began as a myth and was later historicized that I think I will write a number of posts on. The first part is a section called Minimal facts. When Christian apologists hear “minimal facts”, they probably think of the method that some use to try and … Read More “The Minimal Facts of the Jesus Myth Theory” »
When we discuss the Jesus Myth Theory, the idea that Jesus was not a historical figure but is a fictional character based on pagan god-men and heroes, there is one question that rises above the others. Did the earliest Christians believe that Jesus was a historical figure or that he was a myth? How Bad … Read More “What Did the Earliest Christians Believe About Jesus?” »
