(February 13, 2013 at 11:06 am)Confused Ape Wrote: The thing is, though, there's no point in promoting Ehrman's books as proof that Jesus didn't exist. Minimalist will have to find a different source of information.
I don't agree.
I couldn't care less what Ehrman believes in his heart. The information in his books is all that matters.
To suggest that the information Ehrman has found and presented can't be used in a case because Ehrman, in his heart, believes something different is the logical fallacy of poisoning the well.
Quote:I've found a video interview with Erhman where he says that Paul knew Jesus's relatives because the letter to the Galateans is authentic. (Move the slider to 4.45 to hear that bit.)
I heard the whole interview as it was broadcast live. I found his reasoning, when he finally got off the "scholars say..." treadmill, to be underwhelming.
Atheist Forums Hall of Shame:
"The trinity can be equated to having your cake and eating it too."
... -Lucent, trying to defend the Trinity concept
"(Yahweh's) actions are good because (Yahweh) is the ultimate standard of goodness. That’s not begging the question"
... -Statler Waldorf, Christian apologist
"The trinity can be equated to having your cake and eating it too."
... -Lucent, trying to defend the Trinity concept
"(Yahweh's) actions are good because (Yahweh) is the ultimate standard of goodness. That’s not begging the question"
... -Statler Waldorf, Christian apologist
