We know Jesus was a real person, due to the ample references made about him even from non-religions historians of around that time. But how much of his story in the Bible is backed by historical evidence - very much? Very little? What about people who knew him directly (his parents) is there any historical evidence to show who they may have actually been? And, lastly... what is the general consensus (if there is one) among non-religious historians about who Jesus was, when viewed as a man and not the Son of God. Ex: A religious fanatic? Where was his biological father? Was a really a carpenter?
There aren't many details about Jesus's life written outside the bible. The FAQ has a lot of answers about why historians believe he existed, though I think the answer you're most looking for is this one by /u/jasoncaspian: Is Tacitus the main reason historians accept Jesus's historicity?
Additionally, since you ask about his carpentry, I might also recommend this response by /u/QuickSpore: If Jesus was a carpenter, what kind of thing would he build ? What were the lives and of carpenters in the Levant around the first century ?
Thank you! The Tacitus link was great and the carpentry response was SUPER interesting