Not the impossible faith
Subtitle: why Christianity didn't need a miracle to succeed
By: by Richard Carrier
Publisher: Lulu.com
Published: 2009
Place of publication: [United States?]
Language: eng
Number of pages: 453
ISBN-13: 9780557044641
Subjects: Miracles; Atheism; Resurrection; Philosophy; Metaphysics; Naturalism; Cosmology
Description: Dr. Richard Carrier is an expert in the history of the ancient world and a critic of Christian attempts to distort history in defense of their faith. Not the Impossible Faith is a tour de force in that genre, dissecting and refuting the oft-repeated claim that Christianity could not have succeeded in the ancient world unless it was true. Though framed as a detailed rebuttal to Christian apologist J.P. Holding (author of The Impossible Faith), Carrier takes a general approach that educates the reader on the history and sociology of the ancient world, answering many questions like: How did Christians approach evidence? Was there a widespread prejudice against the testimony of women? Was resurrection such a radical idea? Who would worship a crucified criminal? And much more. Written with occasional humor and an easy style, and thoroughly referenced, with many entertaining "gotcha!" moments, Not the Impossible Faith is a must-read for anyone interested in the origins of Christianity.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.