Christ Quote by F. F. Bruce
“Some writers may toy with the fancy of a ‘Christ-myth,’ but they do not do so on the ground of historical evidence. The historicity of Christ is as axiomatic for an unbiased historian as the historicity of Julius Caesar. It is not historians who propagate the ‘Christ-myth’ theories.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The New Testament Documents: Are They Reliable? by F. F. Bruce, 1977
Historical consensus treats Christ's existence like that of other ancient figures, not a myth created by scholars.
In simple terms: Christ's historicity is accepted by unbiased historians.
Key Takeaway
Accept mainstream scholarship.
Themes
history
religion
scholarship
Mood
analytical
serious
Type
academic
explanatory
When to use this quote
- academic research
- public discourse
- teaching
- media analysis
Key Concepts
historicity
evidence
bias
Questions to Reflect On
- How does evidence shape belief?
- What standards define historical proof?
A Different Perspective
Some argue archaeological gaps challenge certainty.
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