Book 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.
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.
