How much myth can be incorporated into a person before they are no longer historical? (repost)?

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How much myth can be incorporated into a person before they are no longer historical? (repost)?

For example I have seen several christians suggest out here that jesus was just a rabbi who was crucified but the rest of his "miracles" are just mythology that must be taken on faith . Would this still constitue a "historical jesus"?

2007-10-13 07:46:26 · 2 answers · asked by Gawdless Heathen 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality

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Marcus Borg says that myth is "more than true" One of his quotes is along the line of metaphorical narratives can be profoundly true, even though not literally factual

2007-10-13 08:24:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

It takes a lot of myth-stuffing before a person is no longer historical. But if the history is boring, believe the myth! It's more exciting that way.

2007-10-13 07:58:33 · answer #2 · answered by magix151 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋