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Peter Kirby · 03-31-2005, 05:32 PM

SkepticBoyLee,

You are correct that the earliest references for a Siddharta Gautama (Buddha) are either comparable or later than the earliest references for a Jesus (Christ). I think the problem lies in the fact that many more scholars have an intense interest in the "historical Jesus," as opposed to those looking for a "historical Siddharta." Scholars of Buddhism, almost to a man, recognize the limited nature of their evidence.

best,
Peter Kirby

Chris Weimer · 03-31-2005, 05:47 PM

Um, twenty years later is still decades after his death

(two, that is, but decades nonetheless).

03-31-2005, 07:27 PM

Greetings,

Quote:

Originally Posted by SkepticBoyLee

and please, we are not nitpicking terms here. When I speak of Ceasar I am Talking about Dr. J, Julius Ceaser

Well, I AM nitpicking :-)

His name is CAESAR.

Which essentially means "baldy" :-)

Iasion

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03-31-2005, 05:32 PM	#11
Peter Kirby Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: the reliquary of Ockham's razor Posts: 4,035	SkepticBoyLee, You are correct that the earliest references for a Siddharta Gautama (Buddha) are either comparable or later than the earliest references for a Jesus (Christ). I think the problem lies in the fact that many more scholars have an intense interest in the "historical Jesus," as opposed to those looking for a "historical Siddharta." Scholars of Buddhism, almost to a man, recognize the limited nature of their evidence. best, Peter Kirby

03-31-2005, 05:47 PM	#12
Chris Weimer Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: none Posts: 9,879	Um, twenty years later is still decades after his death (two, that is, but decades nonetheless).

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