ATHEISTS:King Herod's tomb was found ?

Question

now what

Answer 1

Oh goodie. Another dead guy.

Answer 2

Gives credibility to some, but voids others. The bible has a probability of getting some things right, a lot of aspects such as King Herod were common enough knowledge to have been included without much contradiction... However via history and archeology we know that some accounts (such as King Herod's slaughter of innocent sons or there being Jewish slaves in Egypt) are completely false. So the bible is right in some general instances, but more often than not (and most often in specific cases) it's completely wrong.

Answer 3

So what? Herod the Great did exist. One of his sons was also named Herod, which is why there is a Herod when Jesus was an infant, and another Herod when he is an adult. There's nothing supernatural or miraculous about him.

I have no doubt Jesus of Nazareth existed, but I don't believe he walked on water or rose from the dead. Extraordinary claims require extraordinary proof. The tomb of a contemporary king isn't enough.

I think myths about other gods were attributed to his story long after the time he lived, like the "Christmas" story. Almost all the elements of his birth were taken from the story of Mithra, including the Magi.

Answer 4

John the Baptists tomb was "discovered" about five years ago, I havn't heard anything since. I figure that is because "they" are taking the time to doctor what was found, so it will fall in line with what they've been teaching for two thousand years.
What do you mean, now what? Not all Atheists believe the bible is fiction you know. Was Alexander the Great fiction?

Answer 5

Wow, you've got the atheists all riled up with loud indifference. If it turns out to actually be Herod's tomb, it should yield a lot of information. But on the heels of the fake Jesus tomb (about which these same people were throwing a party), I think we should wait until the verdict is in.

(I know your question was for atheists. Hope you don't mind my two cents.)

Answer 6

WOW! someone who lived over 2000 year ago is still dead! STOP THE PRESSES!

Every atheist knows that some of the persons, places and events mentioned in the Bible actually existed. That doesn't prove the Bible to be historically accurate anymore than the mentions of Atlanta, General Sherman and the Civil War make Gone With The Wind a history textbook.

Answer 7

And this proves what? Many mythic stories are set in actual times and with reference to actual people it doesn't make it real in any way. Herod is referred to in many historical texts. While references to Jesus outside the Bible are highly problematic and debated.

Answer 8

No atheist denies Herod or even Jesus existed. They just happen to think that Jesus wasn't the son of God.

There's proof in Roman bureaucratic records that Herod existed, so this is nothing new. Anyway, any archaeology done in Israel-Palestine is highly suspect; most of the groups are distinctly biased due to being religiously-funded.

Answer 9

So, there was a King Herod. How can that be used against us?

Answer 10

CHRISTIANS: so what?

Herod the Great and Herod Antipas are both men whose actual existence have never been doubted.

Which one's remain have they found? (I have not seen the Church Times this week)
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Answer 11

So your argument is that everything in the bible must be true because Herod existed?

Can you see how that is a little inane?