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

  • 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.