Well, I think there is proof that Jesus existed, but I'm not too sure about it. In any case, he probably didn't lead the life that's written down in the Gospels. Believe me when I say that many other, ancient, religious figures lead an almost identical life to Jesus' in the Gospels. That's the whole point of this topic. 'Jesus' has existed for thousands of years, under many different names, but the gist of the story is always the same.
F L E S H Reviewed by F L E S H on . The Historical Jesus: Fact or Myth? Ok, we all know that the Church tells us that Jesus really did exist, that the Gospels are historical documents and should be taken at face value. But are they indeed historical? Did Jesus really exist? Does it matter? Simple answer to all 3 questions: No. Here's a passage from a book I've been reading, called The Pagan Christ written by Tom Harpur, a former Anglican priest who teaches Theology at the University of Toronto. "Can we say with any authority that Jesus of Nazareth Rating: 5