What is the historical evidence for Jesus?

Rachmaninov · 23 Apr 2012 at 16:35

What historical evidence is there that there was a real man called Jesus who lived and preached in 0AD, from a source that doesn't use the Bible as a historical source (rofl)?

Apparently, even Dawkins believes there was a real man called Jesus on whom the gospel is based. I'm finding it hard to find the actual evidence for it however.

Personally, I'd lean more toward it being a pure symbolic myth.

deko · 23 Apr 2012 at 16:36

Rachmaninov said:
What historical evidence is there that there was a real man called Jesus who lived and preached in 0AD, from a source that doesn't use the Bible as a historical source (rofl)?

Apparently, even Dawkins believes there was a real man called Jesus on whom the gospel is based. I'm finding it hard to find the actual evidence on what this is based.

Personally, I'd lean more toward it being a pure symbolic myth.

What kind of evidence do you want? Anything from 2000 years ago is going to be questionable, you're not going to get any proof.

PiKe · 23 Apr 2012 at 16:38

Rachmaninov said:
Personally, I'd lean more toward it being a pure symbolic myth.

Also known as religion.

Number_25 · 23 Apr 2012 at 16:38

The Christian religion can't be wrong.

The bible said so.

RomanNose · 23 Apr 2012 at 16:39

Of course there is historical evidence of my Mexican friend called Jesus.
The one thing about Jesus is that it's a nice thing to hear about how much he loves you in Church but a horrible thing to hear in a Mexican prison.

ChroniC · 23 Apr 2012 at 16:41

Factually, there is not direct evidence he ever existed. The only linking evidence, are cultures that were around at the same time, referencing a leader of a group of people (christianity) mentioning a messiah. He's never mentioned by name except in the bible.

Maccy · 23 Apr 2012 at 16:48

Can, worms, much?

PiKe · 23 Apr 2012 at 16:49

Ah, I just thought of some evidence, Jesus sandals.

If he hasn't been here, then why would he leave his sandals behind?

The Halk · 23 Apr 2012 at 16:51

See Betrand Russell's Teapot... for a related philosophical exercise.

TurnipHead · 23 Apr 2012 at 16:52

He wrote the bible.

Also, easter.

PiKe · 23 Apr 2012 at 16:53

TurnipHead said:
He wrote the bible.

Also, easter.

Erm, Christmas?

Firestar_3x · 23 Apr 2012 at 16:54

Must resist posting Family guy jesus dance.

Xordium · 23 Apr 2012 at 17:01

My advice: Await for Castiel's response and he'll give you a proper answer.

FNGsam · 23 Apr 2012 at 17:01

Theres your proof!!

Jamauk · 23 Apr 2012 at 17:08

Moses said:
it'd hardly be surprising if there was someone called Jesus back then, or something of a different name who was Jesus.

Very true, he was actually called Brian!

Cr0fty · 23 Apr 2012 at 17:11

Jamauk said:
Very true, he was actually called Brian!

He's not the messiah, he's a very naughty boy!

^ Everytime that dog takes a dump, the owner must exclaim "HOLY ****!"

fez · 23 Apr 2012 at 17:14

FNGsam said:
Theres your proof!!

That is actually really good. Never seen any that are quite as detailed as that without being complete fakes. Bet that will never attract thousands to see it like some of the other "image of jesus".

Django x2 · 23 Apr 2012 at 17:32

Simply, the New Testament, which, as far as records go has not really changed in 2000 years, talks about a man named Jesus.

I don't think for many the fact a man named Jesus existed is questionable, but whether or not he was the son of God. Without the resurrection, and evidence to support, Christianity can hold little or no water

~>Dg<~ · 23 Apr 2012 at 17:36

1/10 that is all

Evoss · 23 Apr 2012 at 17:37

none, ziltch, noting, squat, nout.