Jesus Quote by Frank Schaeffer
“All we know about Jesus is what someone else wrote down... so really one should say, "Here is what someone wrote down that they said Jesus said..." this isn't uncertainty on purpose, just plain speaking.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Jesus Myth Debate, 2015
Our knowledge of Jesus is filtered through others’ writings, making certainty elusive.
In simple terms: Jesus' words are second‑hand.
Key Takeaway
Question sources of historical claims.
Themes
history
faith
interpretation
Mood
skeptical
inquisitive
Type
analytical
critical
When to use this quote
- religious study
- historical research
- personal belief
- academic debate
Key Concepts
epistemology
critical thinking
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence would change your view?
- How do you discern truth in religious narratives?
A Different Perspective
Reliance on texts can obscure lived experience.
