Why Does Richard Carrier think that Jesus never existed?
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Why Does Richard Carrier think that Jesus never existed?
Post #1Why does Columbia PhD in Ancient History, Richard Carrier, think that Jesus never existed?
Re: Why Does Richard Carrier think that Jesus never existed?
Post #2There will always be gadflies who buck the established scholarly consensus on any matter.alwayson wrote: Why does Columbia PhD in Ancient History, Richard Carrier, think that Jesus never existed?
Carrier does admit that his notion of a "non-historical Jesus" remains "a hypothesis that has yet to survive proper peer review."
I am a work in process; I do not claim absolute knowledge or absolute certainty; I simply present the best working hypothesis I have at the moment, always pending new information and further insight.
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dianaiad
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Re: Why Does Richard Carrier think that Jesus never existed?
Post #3Have you tried asking him this question...or at least read what he had to say in support of this claim?alwayson wrote: Why does Columbia PhD in Ancient History, Richard Carrier, think that Jesus never existed?
That seems to be a bit more reasonable an avenue of research, all things considered. It would certainly be quicker, and arguably more conducive to accurate conclusions regarding what he thinks.
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Re: Why Does Richard Carrier think that Jesus never existed?
Post #4[Replying to post 1 by alwayson]
The thing to be careful of with academics is that they are often looking to just stir the pot and draw attention to themselves. If on the other hand he has what he considers to be legitimate talking points...hear him out and let the devil take the hindmost.
The thing to be careful of with academics is that they are often looking to just stir the pot and draw attention to themselves. If on the other hand he has what he considers to be legitimate talking points...hear him out and let the devil take the hindmost.
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Re: Why Does Richard Carrier think that Jesus never existed?
Post #5http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Carrieralwayson wrote: Why does Columbia PhD in Ancient History, Richard Carrier, think that Jesus never existed?
Hmm....he is an atheist, correct? A writer and a blogger. Never heard of the guy (sorry). I wonder (me personally) if I should value his opinion so highly because he has a PHD in Ancient History, and possibly has no real encounter or connection with GOD?? Just like any other writer out there who can pick a topic and write with no limits...fascinating!
Sounds to me your question only applies to an atheist?
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Re: Why Does Richard Carrier think that Jesus never existed?
Post #7Not to sound rude. I posted the Wiki link (I read it) I'm quite sure you knew I wasn't asking it as a question?? I only asked you this: "Sounds to me your question only applies to an atheist?"alwayson wrote: [Replying to acehighinfinity]
He has a PhD in Ancient History from Columbia, which is Ivy League.
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Re: Why Does Richard Carrier think that Jesus never existed?
Post #9OK, refer to post 5.
Why should it be a surprise that an Atheist would think Jesus never existed? Come on now this is a nobrainier!
Re: Why Does Richard Carrier think that Jesus never existed?
Post #10Because atheists in general are smarter according to multiple studiesacehighinfinity wrote:OK, refer to post 5.
Why should it be a surprise that an Atheist would think Jesus never existed? Come on now this is a nobrainier!
