The first historical record of Alexander the Great comes 500 years after the man's death. Yet the first written historical record of Jesus comes 40 years after His crucifixion.
2006-12-21 07:00:30 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
your right! i'd never thought of it that way before.
{sorry i'm answering this question, i'm a Christian, but i just thought it was too brilliant}
halleluja that Jesus came to die for our sins!
2006-12-21 07:04:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 11⤋
There are written records for him that exist in more than just one source.
Many Atheists don't doubt Jesus ever lived either. Besides, Atheists don't agree with a lot more than the Christian religion. There is a big difference between acknowledging someones existence and "believing in" a Deity.
Anyway, what you said about no documentation is totally wrong. The British Museum has a diary from 323-322 BCE that records Alexander's death.
2006-12-21 15:26:25 · answer #2 · answered by Mrs. Pears 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's a very fair question.
Aside from contemporary accounts written by Alexander's court historian, Callisthenes; his general, Ptolemy; Aristobulus; Nearchus; and Onesicritus; there are coins that bear the name and image of King Alexander III and a fragment from a diary written between 323-322 BCE that records his death. The diary fragment is housed in the British Museum in London.
There is a great deal more evidence that Alexander the Great lived than Jesus of Nazareth. The only detailed accounts of Jesus are the Christian scriptures, which have been embellished with magical feats and mysticism in an attempt to convince potential converts that Jesus fulfills Hebrew prophecies about the Messiah. Similarly, accounts of Alexander's life and deeds are contradictory and embellished with legends through which historians have to sift to get nearer to the truth.
2006-12-21 15:17:36 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Not an Atheist, but, this is an easy one. Though Alexander the Great was claimed to have been born of a Virgin (High Priestess) and a God same as Jesus, doesn't mean I believe either claim. It's one thing to believe a person in ancient history existed... it's totally another to believe everything you see or read about that person. Which seems to be the point many Non-Christians have tried to make, but only seems to upset Christians as a whole.
2006-12-21 15:17:52 · answer #4 · answered by Kithy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe in Jesus. I don't worship him. There's a huge difference.
I also believe in Alexander the Great. I don't worship him either.
It has nothing to do with historical documents. One can accept that 2000 or so years ago a guy named Jesus ran around thinking he was the son of god and others agreed. That doesn't mean I have to agree he was the son of god. Or that there is a god.
2006-12-21 18:32:12 · answer #5 · answered by Gevera Bert 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't believe in Alexander the Great. I don't believe "in" anything.
I believe that Greek literature describes his feats, and the Persian, Phoenician, Egyptian and Bactrian literature somewhat confirm the Greek writings.
I believe that there is something called the "Alexander Mosaic" in Pompeii (Which I've seen first-hand)
I believe the Byzantium tales, which describe how Phillip (Alexander's Father) invaded this place. And that place is currently Istanbul, Turkey.
I believe through plausible conclusions made by historical documentation supplied by different cultures and RELIGIONS throughout the years, that provide, though inaccurately, the account of Alexander's life.
Nice try!!! Keep thinking of your next rant!!
2006-12-21 15:11:00 · answer #6 · answered by Исаак Озимов 3 · 7⤊ 0⤋
Doesn't Julius Caesar compare himself to Alexander when he cries? Also, I think Plutarch tells a similar story about Caesar making another comparison between himself and Alexander....regarding how much Alexander had accomplished at such a young age.
An internet search would probably turn up a lot of stuff.
2006-12-21 15:12:06 · answer #7 · answered by Samurai Jack 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You will find in many instances that there are pleanty of athiests that believe christ did exist. What they deny is his claim to be the son of God. He was a great philospher and a progressive thinker in his day, but to claim divine heritage would be a stretch for someone who denies God's existance.
So, in short, the difference between the belief of someone who's history is 40 years after his death or 500 is moot as the main reason for not liking/believing in Christ.
2006-12-21 15:08:45 · answer #8 · answered by arch_uriel 2 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Whats your point?? I dont BELEIVE in him - I know he existed.
Ever wonder why there is more evidence for his existence than that of your mythical God? Because Alexander the Great was REAL. So was Jesus...probably. But he certainly wasnt the Son of any God. Gods dont exist...
The Lord of the Rings is a bigger book than the Bible....does that mean that dragons and hobbits exist as well?
2006-12-21 15:08:24 · answer #9 · answered by YDoncha_Blowme 6 · 6⤊ 0⤋
I believe Jesus existed. I don't believe he is the son of God because I don't believe in God.
If they said Alexander the Great became king after pulling a sword out of a stone I would think that someone was getting their mythology confused....
2006-12-21 15:03:20 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 1⤋
In faith and hope the world will disagree, But all mankind's concern is charity.
Alexander the Great
356 BC - 323 BC
2006-12-21 15:06:14 · answer #11 · answered by Sean 7 · 5⤊ 1⤋