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[–] Xerxos@lemmy.ml 5 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

There is next to no evidence of Jesus Christ unless you count Christian sources, which have a bit of a bias.

The Romans for example were big on book keeping, yet no mention of Jesus can be found.

The existence of Jesus is possible, but far from certain - of course that's something Christians don't like to hear and the Christian church actively fights.

[–] Geobloke@aussie.zone 0 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Not sure what you'd expect to find? 2000 year old court records from an outlying province? A long form birth certificate? His tax returns?

[–] individual@toast.ooo 2 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

I mean that's kinda the point

[–] JcbAzPx@lemmy.world 3 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

In that case there are tons of historical figures that should be assumed to have not existed. If we had such high standards we would have to erase most of our ancient history as rumor.

[–] Xerxos@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 week ago

A lot of historical figures get mentioned by contemporary writing of that period- the more important that person is the more information can generally be found. Yet Jesus who, even if you ignore the miracles, should have been an important spiritual leader wasn't mentioned.

[–] Geobloke@aussie.zone 1 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

You really think that after 2000 years that would have survived? How long do you think papyrus lasts? And where would they have stored? The middle east is well known to be geopolitically stable

[–] individual@toast.ooo 1 points 2 weeks ago

I mean this is all supporting my point