Where did the Jesus myth come from?

[Tea Earl Grey Hot]

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?

The truthfulness of falsity of something is not determined by consensus. It's fallacious to say that "x" is true because 80 percent or 90 percent or 99.99 percent or even 100 percent of scholars are in agreement on "x is true."

There is also the whole issue of how consensus is known. (See my question to Carrier here: http://freethoughtblogs.com/carrier/arch...ment-16922 )

I don't know what the others here would think, but I really don't care about consensus. All I'm concerned with is whether the interpretation of the evidence and the arguments are good.