Agendas Quote by Bart D. Ehrman
“Jesus existed, and those vocal persons who deny it do so not because they have considered the evidence with the dispassionate eye of the historian, but because they have some other agenda that this denial serves.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Forged: The Hidden History of the Documentary, Bart D. Ehrman, 2011
The claim is that denial of Jesus’s existence stems from bias, not impartial historical analysis.
In simple terms: Denial is driven by agenda, not evidence.
Key Takeaway
Question motives behind historical claims.
Themes
history
religion
bias
Mood
critical
inquisitive
Type
analytical
skeptical
When to use this quote
- academic debate
- faith discussions
- media reporting
- education curricula
Key Concepts
historical methodology
confirmation bias
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence would change a skeptic’s view?
- How do personal beliefs shape historical interpretation?
A Different Perspective
Even unbiased scholars may be influenced by cultural pressures.
