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On the Historicity of Jesus: Why We Might Have Reason for Doubt,Used
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The assumption that Jesus existed as a historical person has occasionally been questioned in the course of the last hundred years or so, but any doubts that have been raised have usually been put to rest in favor of imagining a blend of the historical, the mythical and the theological in the surviving records of Jesus. Carrier reexamines the whole question and finds compelling reasons to suspect the more daring assumption is correct. He lays out extensive research on the evidence for Jesus and the origins of Christianity and poses the key questions that must now be answered if the historicity of Jesus is to survive as a dominant paradigm. Carrier contrasts the most credible reconstruction of a historical Jesus with the most credible theory of Christian origins if a historical Jesus did not exist. Such a theory would posit that the Jesus figure was originally conceived of as a celestial being known only through private revelations and hidden messages in scripture; then stories placing this being in earth history were crafted to communicate the claims of the gospel allegorically; such stories eventually came to be believed or promoted in the struggle for control of the Christian churches that survived the tribulations of the first century. Carrier finds the latter theory more credible than has been previously imagined. He explains why it offers a better explanation for all the disparate evidence surviving from the first two centuries of the Christian era. He argues that we need a more careful and robust theory of cultural syncretism between Jewish theology and politics of the secondtemple period and the most popular features of pagan religion and philosophy of the time. For anyone intent on defending a historical Jesus, this is the book to challenge.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main argument presented in 'On the Historicity of Jesus'? A: The main argument is that the existence of Jesus as a historical figure is questioned, and the author, Richard Carrier, presents compelling reasons to consider that Jesus may have been conceived as a celestial being rather than a historical person.
- Q: What type of research does Carrier conduct in this book? A: Carrier conducts extensive research on the evidence for Jesus and the origins of Christianity, examining various historical, theological, and mythological perspectives.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 712 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'On the Historicity of Jesus'? A: The book was published on June 3, 2014.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book falls under the category of 'Jesus, the Gospels & Acts'.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of the book is Richard Carrier.
- Q: What is the condition of the book when purchased? A: The book is in new condition when purchased.
- Q: What binding type is used for this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Does this book include a bibliography or references? A: Yes, the book includes comprehensive references and a bibliography to support Carrier's arguments and research.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone new to the topic of Jesus' historicity? A: Yes, the book is suitable for both newcomers and those familiar with the topic, as it provides thorough explanations and challenges common assumptions about Jesus' historicity.