things that interest you that others dont care about probably thread

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Originally Posted by uh-oh

i'll check it out, and its not as much as selectively believing people as much as requiring cross references and such. i know the galatians existed in turkey. they're written about in the bible. but also mentioned by the greeks and others. i know carthage existed by the same logic. i know hannibal was an actual human because different historians wrote of him. he predates jesus by hundreds of years. granted he was most likely the greatest tactician of all time but word there are plenty of verifiable historical figures.

if there was a historical jesus i think he is much more like lars is saying, he existed but his followers spun the tale and wove it to make him into the sorcerous son of god. he wasn't going about committing miracles in actuality because he would be a much larger historical figure. meanwhile if he was a simple man preaching a powerful message who was then killed after garnering a following, he may only get the passing mention of being crucified.

the bible just had to muddy the waters with the sorcery and such.

for the same reasons i don't believe ragnar lothbrook existed, or king arthur, etc. that doesn't mean there isn't historical facts surrounding them. the saxons invaded england. the vikings existed. christianity was a real movement. etc. these mythic figures are a constant creation throughout human history

but word

What do you mean he would be a much larger historical figure mfkekdjdkwnrnfidijrjrjneemmwowdicddnnsn

He is THE historical figure. Cmon man.