(August 15, 2011 at 1:03 pm)orogenicman Wrote: Perhaps I'm not making myself clear. I am looking for published PhDs, preferably with expertize in middele eastern history, who are current or relatively recent professors at universities ad who have published on the issue of Jesus' existence. Thanks for the references Chat. I will look into those asap.
Robert Price fits the description of what you are looking for and Earl Doherty although he is not a phd professor has been lauded by Robert Price for his books and research on the subject as well.
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