, there isn’t one writing outside the Bible in all of ancient history that clearly refers to Jesus of Nazareth. The decision to dedicate my life to a deity requires at least one shred of conclusive evidence. Your lord knows non believers exist as a result of this, yet he makes no attempt to supply proof. How can the bible claim god wants all in heaven if he doesn’t make efforts to ensure that we all believe in him?
2006-09-01 19:31:24 · 14 answers · asked by Mr. Mojo Risin 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Worse than that, the evidence suggests 'nazareth' didn't even exist in the first century. It was a transliteration error from 'nazarite' to 'nazorean' that resulted in the invention of a new city. A few hundred years later, the Catholic church decided to correct this problem and 'discovered' the long lost city of Nazareth.
Geeze. You would think SOMEONE would have remembered where god had lived.
2006-09-01 19:35:39 · answer #1 · answered by lenny 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You are mistaken. The enemies of Jesus, the rabbinical leaders, had much to say about Him in the Talmud and the Midrash. Further, the first century historian, Flavius Josephus mentions Jesus twice in undisputed texts. A fragment from Tacitus mentions "Christianis rule over Israel" in Histories 5.13.
Further, Thallus was quoted in a World History from a Greek point of view, and called a darkness that occurred at the time of Christ's crucifixion an eclipse of the sun.
Even without these extra-biblical writings, the Gospel accounts themselves qualify as truth. Here's an example of why.
Simon Greenleaf, the founder of Harvard Law School, set out to disprove the biblical accounts of the resurrection, hoping to dismantle Christianity. He ended up becoming convinced that the accounts stated therein would qualify as evidence in a court.
Lastly, you mentioned that the writers were biased Christians. One thing that you neglected to mention was this: All but one of them died horrible deaths because of their faith. They were given the opportunity to recant and live, but died with "Christ is Risen!" on their lips. No one will knowingly go to their death for a lie, especially if there were no resurrection. But each one, save John the Beloved, died gruesomely for Jesus Christ.
2006-09-02 03:05:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Matthew 22:18
2006-09-02 02:36:36 · answer #3 · answered by Ken 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Im a Christian but i dont believe in the Bible, at least not everything thats there, it was changed by bad translations, misunderstanding of symbols, and, of course, polics. I believe Jesus is only one of "God´s sons". The others are Buddha, Mohamad, old egyptian priests and so on. Everyone should choose one of them who seems to be best for him, because they all taught the same thing.
2006-09-02 02:38:07 · answer #4 · answered by eldridan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start reading the Bible again from Genesis to Revelation and ask GOD to fill you with the Holy Spirit to understand
And ask yourself this question
What is the purpose of creation or existence and the meaning of life in earth as part of this macrosm creation?
Is it by chance or accident or there is an ultimate mind behind it and what is His plan for all this creation?
2006-09-02 02:41:23 · answer #5 · answered by GloryofGOD 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You haven't been out much, have you? Look up "Lost Gospels" on the internet and read on. Several other Scripture style books also refer to Jesus as a religious figure.
Um, God does know what He's doing.
2006-09-02 02:39:57 · answer #6 · answered by pickle head 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Josephus was the most noted historian of Jesus' time,, look him up. There are more, you just missed it because you need an excuse to not believe. If you didn't have an excuse then you would have to turn and repent, and you like your sin-for-this-season status.. So, don't look it up, and just go to Hell. It is a faith thing, Jesus died for your sins, believe it or don't.
2006-09-02 02:45:09 · answer #7 · answered by mr.phattphatt 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Quran ( certainly not christian) mentions him many times
And to the world he was an unknown jewish trouble maker put to death by Rome, why should he get any mention.
And it does make it available to all to beleive, you have the bible, after that it is all your choice, he won't force you.
I will pray for you to find the truth of the bible
2006-09-02 02:37:56 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You really are lost aren't you? The efforts were and are made. If you want proof, you're really going about it the wrong way.
2006-09-02 02:37:21 · answer #9 · answered by Red neck 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No proof = war over who is right for thousands of years.
Proof = Heaven on earth.
I think we all know where we're at http://flushaholybook.com
2006-09-02 02:35:27 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋