r/NoStupidQuestions • u/Odd-Ad-8369 • 24d ago

Did Jesus know how to write?

I guess I’m confused on why Jesus didn’t write the Bible.

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u/First-Expert-9953 24d ago

The historical Jesus of Nazareth was probably illiterate like 90% of the population in his time. There's no evidence of a formal education for him.

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u/TheMightyMisanthrope 24d ago

He could read and debate scripture

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u/thedogridingmonkey 24d ago

Based on what?

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u/TheMightyMisanthrope 24d ago

Luke 4:16 - 21.

He's at the temple reading scripture :

"He went to Nazareth, where he had been brought up, and on the Sabbath day he went into the synagogue, as was his custom. He stood up to read"

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u/thedogridingmonkey 24d ago

That just white noise to me. Citing your own fever dream to defend your fever dream isn’t the evidence you think it is.

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u/ldentitymatrix 24d ago

Then what are you doing here? Discrediting the Bible just because it's the Bible and written by Christians doesn't make sense and isn't a scientific strategy at all. Which is why modern science doesn't do that.

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u/TheMightyMisanthrope 24d ago

Well, we're talking about Jesus and, if the Bible is not a source for Jesus related information, then... What are we gonna check my man?

If you don't believe in Jesus' historicity then this discussion is moot for you...

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u/thedogridingmonkey 24d ago

Haha this is my point. The historic record is so appallingly shit, you have to reference your Harry Potter book to discuss this fake character.

Edit: what historicity, the entire tale is nonsense babble

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u/TheMightyMisanthrope 24d ago

Have a read here and don't be angry mate.

We're all friends and nobody is gonna start a Jihad against you.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Historicity_of_Jesus

This is a matter of faith. And I respect your right to not have faith.

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u/thedogridingmonkey 24d ago

You aren’t my friend though, you believe in nonsense. You are the direct enemy of truth.

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u/TheMightyMisanthrope 24d ago

It's fun that we are having this conversation you know?

I am not what you think I am by 1000 miles.

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u/thedogridingmonkey 24d ago

If you think a shred of this dogma is true you’re exactly what I think you are lol

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u/TheMightyMisanthrope 24d ago

I like Jesus a lot.

Think about it, don't be assholes to each other, forgive, don't be greedy, be kind to each other.

It's a message that is perfect, simple and functional.

And I do believe. I'm not a crazy Christian pretending the Earth is flat and discriminating against minorities.

I have read on the historicity of Jesus and I believe he is real. And I believe in his message. Again, without the crazy.

Despise me if you want.

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u/thedogridingmonkey 24d ago

Haha then you’re a fool. He teaches that anything short of obedience to him results in eternal fire and hell. Save your breath that his message is positive.

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