RE: 'Jesus Never Existed'- The book
June 2, 2010 at 10:06 pm
(This post was last modified: June 2, 2010 at 10:09 pm by Minimalist.)
I've read the Christ Conspiracy and Acharya lost me at the end. This assertion of grand "conspiracies" is a modern thing. One does not need a "conspiracy" when the emperor decides that he wants a common religion for his empire.
One of the best is The Jesus Puzzle by Earl Doherty. He gives an example of how the "gospels" were pieced together as a midrash on jewish scripture. "Mark" is just a story meant to tell a lesson. Somewhere along the line, someone decided that story was real.
Another excellent source on the gospels is Bart Ehrman's "Jesus Interrupted." "Misquoting Jesus" is also quite good if a bit technical in spots.
Whenever you're ready, Caec.
One of the best is The Jesus Puzzle by Earl Doherty. He gives an example of how the "gospels" were pieced together as a midrash on jewish scripture. "Mark" is just a story meant to tell a lesson. Somewhere along the line, someone decided that story was real.
Another excellent source on the gospels is Bart Ehrman's "Jesus Interrupted." "Misquoting Jesus" is also quite good if a bit technical in spots.
(June 1, 2010 at 7:29 pm)Caecilian Wrote: Many thanks for your reply, min.
I've checked out the forum now. Looks sloooow. I don't think I'll be joining it for that reason.
I too would love to discuss the book, and you seem like an ideal person to discuss it with.
However, I need to read more of it first. Will pm you when I'm ready. Assuming that I don't have any major unexpected distractions, that should be in maybe a weeks time.
Whenever you're ready, Caec.
