Who was the real jesus christ?

by ErikWolfsBane

Please no one preach their religion I understand that a large population of the world is christian and believes 2000 years ago some magic man was the son of god and walked on water etc but I want to know what historians believe really happened. All religion aside did he actually exist or was he a culmination of stories and religious tales passes down orally. If he did exist did he set up elaborate magic tricks and performances to gain followers and trick people? Are there any Roman records? Whats the most likely reality and what really happened?

Gankom

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In particular I suggest this thread, What's the best evidence that Jesus did or did not historically exist? by /u/talondearg.