(September 22, 2015 at 2:57 am)Irrational Wrote:(September 21, 2015 at 11:21 pm)Jenny A Wrote: More importantly, why does he say it provides solid evidence. The reasons are the important thing. Otherwise all you have is an appeal to authority.
True, but I've read a couple of his books and think Randy is slightly misrepresenting him. But could be wrong.
(September 22, 2015 at 6:24 pm)Randy Carson Wrote:(September 21, 2015 at 11:02 pm)Irrational Wrote: Ok, and please don't ignore this request at all, because otherwise it means you're not interested in an honest discussion. In which book and page does Ehrman say Tacitus' remark about the Christians is solid support for Jesus' existence?
I promise I will not ignore you, but before I give you the answer, I have a question for you.
Are you asking because you don't believe that Ehrman views Tacitus' remarks as corroboration of the existence of the historical Jesus?
Ah. Now I see why you asked.
Have you read Ehrman's Did Jesus Exist?