Carrier Quote by William Lane Craig
![“Richard [Carrier] takes the extremist position that Jesus of Nazareth never even existed, that there was no such person in history. This is a position that is so extreme that to call it marginal would be an understatement; it doesn't even appear on the map of contemporary New Testament scholarship.” quote by William Lane Craig](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/79f/william-lane-craig-8716_carrier_richard-carrier-takes-the-extremist-posi_493423.jpg)
“Richard [Carrier] takes the extremist position that Jesus of Nazareth never even existed, that there was no such person in history. This is a position that is so extreme that to call it marginal would be an understatement; it doesn't even appear on the map of contemporary New Testament scholarship.”
About This Quote
Source Debate: “Historical Existence of Jesus” with William Lane Craig, 2020
Extreme denial of Jesus’ historicity lacks scholarly support and marginalizes mainstream research.
In simple terms: Denying Jesus exists is fringe and unsupported.
Key Takeaway
Recognize consensus scholarship on historical figures.
Themes
history
religion
scholarship
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
scholarly
debate
When to use this quote
- academic conferences
- theology courses
- public debates
Key Concepts
historical methodology
extreme skepticism
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence supports mainstream views?
- How can extreme claims be responsibly examined?
A Different Perspective
Extreme positions can alienate constructive dialogue.
