Many claims are made for Christ, not all accepted by all Christians. He was born in Bethlehem in a stable and his birth led to the massacre of children. At his execution it is alleged Jews, as a whole, called down a curse on their descendants, and this has made Jews pariahs through history. Again, not a great legacy from Christ. So he attracts some censure.
But many think he offered good advice which, when followed, leads to a better society.
If Christ were no more than an enthusiastic preacher whom many follow in the belief he's full of wise words, does it matter that he's based on fiction? If he never rose from the dead and made no miracles, yet millions behave well because of him, does it matter he is a myth?
Does a mythical Jesus make a difference?
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Re: Does a mythical Jesus make a difference?
Post #61[Replying to post 58 by shnarkle]
So then, as we turn our attention to Jesus, we have evidence which would indicate that he would have understood, and spoke more than one language, which would include, Greek, Aramaic, and Jesus would have certainly been fluent in Hebrew, and it would depend upon the audience at the time, which would dictate which language would be used.
So then, as we turn our attention to Jesus, we have evidence which would indicate that he would have understood, and spoke more than one language, which would include, Greek, Aramaic, and Jesus would have certainly been fluent in Hebrew, and it would depend upon the audience at the time, which would dictate which language would be used.
