What If Jesus Never Existed? | Joel Pearson's Case on Why Doubt is Reasonable
🔍 Did Jesus Really Exist? Or Was He a Myth?
In this deep-dive conversation, Derek Lambert (Host of MythVision) sits down with Joel Pearson to explore one of the most provocative questions in religious history: What if Jesus never existed? This episode challenges traditional narratives by examining the mythicist position—the theory that Jesus of Nazareth may have been a mythological creation, not a historical figure.
📖 Together, they analyze:
The absence of a real-world Jesus in Paul’s epistles
Contradictions and multiple portrayals of Jesus in early Christian sources
Parallels between Gospel stories and ancient mythologies like Gilgamesh, Homer, and the Hebrew Bible
In this comprehensive exchange, Pearson and Lambert argue that there is no definitive evidence proving Jesus existed as a historical person, although they acknowledge it's possible. Their skepticism stems from:
Lack of consistent early documentation about a singular Jesus.
Contradictory portrayals across sources and traditions.
Parallels with earlier mythologies (e.g., Gilgamesh, Homer, Hebrew Bible).
The theological evolution of Jesus in Paul’s letters and the Gospels.
Textual redactions and interpolations over time.
They emphasize that the most intellectually honest stance is agnostic skepticism, remaining open to both possibilities but demanding strong evidence for belief.
👀 Whether you’re a believer, skeptic, or curious thinker, this conversation encourages critical inquiry and a willingness to ask, "What if?"
Join us as we unpack historical evidence, debate scholarly views, and consider the implications of a celestial, not historical, Christ.
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