I read this book many, many years ago. I found the proposed theory interesting. I am not saying that I believe it.

  • 𞋴𝛂𝛋𝛆English
    2•1 year ago

    Yeah, that’s what I’m saying. The evidence points at opportunism taking advantage of a traumatized group, which is a much more believable narrative than magic moon water walker

    • Flying SquidEnglish
      3•1 year ago

      I think the more believable narrative is that it didn’t happen and was just part of a hagiography of a messiah claimant.

      • 𞋴𝛂𝛋𝛆English
        3•1 year ago

        Harsh word drop!

        • hagiography - a biography that idolizes or idealizes the person (especially a person called a “saint”)
        • Flying SquidEnglish
          3•1 year ago

          Exactly. And it’s pretty difficult to argue that the New Testament gospels don’t fit that description.