What If Jesus Never Existed? | Joel Pearson's Case on Why Doubt is Reasonable

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

• • Textual inconsistencies and possible forgery in the Bible
  • Astrological and symbolic elements hidden in the Jesus story

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  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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