Try reading Earl Doherty's The Jesus Puzzle. Link To PDF File, Not A Webpage Link to Jesus Puzzle Website
It contains academic study but is written as a novel. Convincing arguments but lacks rigor and clarity. Earl had quite a web presence years ago so you may be able to track down those discussions.
If you're looking for something denser, read Richard Carrier. Better yet, search for his talks on Youtube.
It contains academic study but is written as a novel. Convincing arguments but lacks rigor and clarity. Earl had quite a web presence years ago so you may be able to track down those discussions.
If you're looking for something denser, read Richard Carrier. Better yet, search for his talks on Youtube.