According to my Oxford Commentary (secular literary type concerned with proper translation and artistic nature of the piece)there are 3 or 4 sources (New Testament), or several sources or of ancient origin (Old Testament) for the Bible, and many of the historical events (of the old testament) are recorded by non-jews. This indicates for a historian that it is probably accurate. It is how they evaluate ancient historical records. Also, a roman execution record is apparently Jesus'.
I realize you can question my premises, but they seem pretty historically stable.
1) Do you reject the historical information in the Old Testament?
2) Do you reject the existance of a man name Jesus?
3) Do you reject the miraculous parts of the New Testament as conspiracy? Please discuss the circular argument, that if someone witnessed an actual miracle that they likely would have joined the man.
Most of the Atheist philosophy is fairly well laid out, but I couldn't find this.
2006-07-26
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