Bart Ehrman on Jesus' Existence, Apocalypticism & Holy Week
Homebrewed Christianity
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Debunking the Mythicist Claims
This chapter critiques the mythicist assertion that Jesus' narrative was modeled after pagan dying and rising gods, arguing instead for the historical existence of Jesus based on early Christian writings. It highlights the significance of Apostle Paul's references to Jesus' familial ties and the unique concept of a crucified Messiah in early Christianity as evidence against the mythicist perspective.
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