Could it be that BOR helped to plant seeds of “evangelization” simply by writing this book?
That’s my thoughts too.
As long as it doesn’t have inaccurate information, I have no problems with it.
If the book just offers an historical account, I have no problems with that either. There are other books that address spiritual issues.
Again, hopefully more people will become interested in learning about Jesus after reading this book. So many don’t know there is real historical evidence to support his life here on earth. This may be a stepping stone for them.
I agree with you both on this point. There are many people who deny that Jesus was a real person in history and try to disparage any mention of him as just myths and legends from two thousand years ago. They are incorrect, of course, and that is why this book and others like it can play a part in drawing people to Christ.
It really does have to boil down to a choice - was he a lunatic, a liar or THE Son of God just as He said He was? Getting people to that point is a good thing and those who diligently seek to know the truth WILL be rewarded.