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

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    8 months ago

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

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      8 months ago

      Harsh word drop!

      • hagiography - a biography that idolizes or idealizes the person (especially a person called a “saint”)
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        8 months ago

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