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[Clueless Morgan]

Recently I read On the Historicity of Jesus: Why We Might Have Reason for Doubt by Richard Carrier.
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Overall the book is a must read for anybody wondering wither or not Jesus actually based on a real person. Although I have to admit Carriers use of Bayes theorem to prove his hypothesis was a little over the top of my head. Since even without using mathematical equations, Carrier's Christ Myth hypothesis puts the onus on those who argue for a historical Jesus to disprove it.

I disagree, but it may be a matter of interpretation. I felt like Carrier was doing what should be done and accepting his burden of proof and making his case. The general consensus (for better or worse) among biblical scholars is that Jesus is a historical figure, so the onus is on Carrier to make his argument for a mythical Jesus, not necessarily on the biblical scholars to prove Carrier wrong. Sure, there is definitely an aspect of criticism that should be taking place about Carrier's proposition, but it's Carrier's job to show that he's got a solid foundation to stand on, not the job of the critics to prove he's standing in quicksand.

For what it's worth, I'm kind of stalled out on that book. I got through the gospels of Mark and Matthew, I think, (about 75% of the way through?) and then took my kindle out of my purse and haven't gotten back to it yet.