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To: si tacuissem

Cornelius Tacitus--- considered one of the most accurate historians of the ancient world, Christus from whom the name had its origins, suffered the extreme penelaty during the rein of Tiberius at the hands of one of our procurators Pontius Pilatus

Flavious Josephus--- Jesus was said to be the Messiah, did surprising feats and it was said he was resurected condemmed by Pilate and taught many both Jews and greeks

Thallus--- wrote of the darkness that covered over during Christs crucifixion

Phlegon---also writes of an eclipse without reason


312 posted on 02/26/2007 8:10:13 PM PST by Wakeup Sleeper
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To: Wakeup Sleeper
I don't doubt that some of the authors you gave were mentioning Jesus Christ in the passing. But you boldly stated:
There are more historians who have wrote of Christ, than anyone figure in history. (post #310)
There is more historical writings of Christ than any other historical figure in all of history at the time of Christ or before. Thats pretty damming to your assumptions. More than Ceasar, Nero, etc... etc... (post #268)
Now, you say that Cornelius Tacitus is considered one of the most accurate historians of the ancient world, and - guess what - he wrote a great part of his annals about Nero.

I'd say your statement in post #310 is not only hyperbole but flat-out wrong. And making such a statement casts a doubt on the truth you want to herald - something Augustinus warned against in the 4th century. You really should differ between Jesus Christ as the Son of God and Jesus as a figure of history.

313 posted on 02/26/2007 10:41:33 PM PST by si tacuissem (.. lurker mansissem)
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