response 157 of 306:

Feb 27 16:17 UTC 2004

The historical record does establish that *something* happened, but not
what. There are no contemporary substantiated records of the events
recounted in the bible: only some identifiable historical names and places.
There are no written accounts until ca 50 years after the purported events,
and then these are contradictory. The implication is that a legend was being
created for the purposes of groups including the writers.

It is a historical fact that crucifixtion was a favorite reprisal against
enemies. Thousands of people were crucified in single events, with roads
lined with the victims. It was a bloody era for hundreds of years. Perhaps
someone will make a movie of that.