Why is the historicity of Jesus being an individual person and not an idea widely accepted, even by atheist historians, when so little non biblical evidence of his existence can be found?

by PlatinumCobweb

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More can be written, but you might like to start with the FAQ section "Did Jesus exist?" with answers by /u/jasoncaspian and /u/talondearg .

This is not to discourage discussion. More questions, data, and debate are welcome.