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Who are some historians who question the existence of the biblical Jesus?
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Historians traditionally take the approach that a person attested to by an ancient author probably did exist, unless there is reason to believe otherwise. The following is a quick list of some who challenge this view of Jesus, which could be extended with some research. I have not read most of the works cited and in these cases can not attest to the quality of the conclusions drawn:
Downing (In Search of the Historical Jesus, edited by H. McArthur) is quoted as saying, "There is now no dearth of scholars who think that the Jesus of the gospels never existed in history."
H. Raschke wrote, "The historical existence of Jesus need not be denied as it has never been affirmed".
Albert Schweitzer, the world famous theologian and missionary, "There is nothing more negative than the result of the critical study of the Life of Jesus. The Jesus of Nazareth who came forward publicly as the Messiah, who preached the ethic of the Kingdom of God, who founded the Kingdom of Heaven upon earth, and died to give His work its final consecration, never had any existence."
Pastor J. Kahl, "Nothing at all is known of Jesus beyond the bare fact that 'he existed at a date and place which can be established approximately' and that both his teaching and manner of death remain unknown so that 'the name of Jesus is bound to remain cryptic and meaningless, indistinguishable from a myth'."
G. A. Wells, author of Did Jesus Exist?
Richard Carrier, author of Sense and Goodness without God
Earl Doherty, author of The Jesus Puzzle: Did Christianity Begin with a Mythical Christ? Challenging the Existence of an Historical Jesus
Timothy Freke, who co-authored with Peter Gandy, The Jesus Mysteries.
Michael Grant, author of Jesus: An Historian's Review of the Gospels
Maurice Goguel, author of Jesus the Nazarene: Myth or History (1926)
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Why do historians doubt Jesus' existence?
Historians usually accept that a person mentioned in ancient texts really did exist, unless there is good reason to believe otherwise. Jesus is mentioned in the gospels, so most historians accept by default that he existed, although there is no actual proof of his existence. Nevertheless, a growing minority of historians are beginning to question the historicity of Jesus of Nazareth.
Is there an arrest warrant for Jesus in existence?
Yes! In the Vatican with the rest of biblical evidence that prove that Jesus was a man and a prophet.
How do you know there is someone called Jesus?
People usually just give the excuse that they "feel it in their hearts" but biblical Jesus's existence has not been proven. The only remote piece of "evidence" is the bible, which is full of contradictions in itself
How old was Herod's temple when jesus cleansed it the first time?
Several assumptions are necessary to answer this question. Most historians date the completion of Herod the Great's temple restoration to 37 BC. Assuming Jesus' birth in 3 BC, again as presented by many historians and Biblical scholars, and his ministry beginning when He was about 30 years old per the Gospel of Luke the cleansing of the temple happened about 27 AD or 64 years after the completion of Herod's temple.
Christian sources about the existence of Jesus Christ?
The bible is the best source for information about the existence of Jesus.
What did people believe about jesus?
Some do and some don't. But coming to Jesus and believing he is the son of God does not depend on worldly wisdom as the Historians have. and as this Scripture shows - Luke 10.21. In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit, and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes: even so, Father; for so it seemed good in thy sight. Jesus said that we have to become as little children to enter the kingdom of heaven, (Matthew 18.3), and to believe that Jesus is God s part of this. Finally, only the Father God can draw a man to believe, as Jesus said - John 6.44. No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him: and I will raise him up at the last day.
Why B.C and A.D are used by historians that way?
The term BC - created within the Julian and Gregorian calendars... to mark the period before the birth of Jesus. The term AD - marks the period after the death of Jesus... up to today. The terms were not created at the time of Jesus' existence - but long afterwards (circa 525 AD).
Who is the most important biblical leader after Jesus?
Mary
Biblical---what did kiafus tear when jesus was crusified?
robe
Would Oprah like to have Biblical verification of her belief that Jesus is not the only way to God?
What planet are you living on? The only Biblical verification there is is that Jesus IS the only way to God. And yes, He is. So there's no possible way for you to give Biblical verification that Jesus is not the only way to God. Wow.
Did Jesus' mother convince him of his divine existence?
no
Was Jesus real and was Adam and Eve real?
It is easier to deal first with Adam and Eve, as they clearly were not real. Not only is there no evidence for their existence, the scientific and historical evidence we do have is contrary to their existence.Whether Jesus was real can be broken down into two separate questions. First, did Jesus exist? Second, did Jesus perform miracles and was he the son of God?The existence of the gospels does not resolve these issues. However, most historians assume that Jesus probably did live some time around the first century CE, although there is no evidence for him. There is no reason to believe he performed miracles and no reason to believe he was the son of God.
