(August 24, 2012 at 11:16 pm)Rhythm Wrote: Rather than simply repeating that appeal, why not just present the strongest evidence (in your estimation) that the "majority of peer reviewed academic scholars" has? What convinced them?Normally I would agree with you. I'd rather talk data and evidence than exchange assertions. There is problem presenting more evidence at this stage in this discussion, however.
Making the case for Jesus' historical existence is an involved topic that starts with the presentation of data supported by the academic consensus. If the significance or existence of the academic consensus on all such data is denied, there is no point in presenting more such data.
Make sense?
Christianity is grounded in history, the facts of science, the rules of logic, and verifiable biblical truths.