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Not the Impossible Faith

By: Richard Carrier
Narrated by: Richard Carrier
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Not the Impossible Faith is a tour de force in that genre, dissecting and refuting the oft-repeated claim that Christianity could not have succeeded in the ancient world unless it was true. Though framed as a detailed rebuttal to Christian apologist J.P. Holding (author of The Impossible Faith), Carrier takes a general approach that educates the listener on the history and sociology of the ancient world, answering many questions like: How did Christians approach evidence? Was there a widespread prejudice against the testimony of women? Was resurrection such a radical idea? Who would worship a crucified criminal? And much more.

Written with occasional humor and an easy style, and thoroughly referenced, with many entertaining "gotcha!" moments, Not the Impossible Faith is a must-listen for anyone interested in the origins of Christianity. Richard Carrier, PhD, is an expert in the history of the ancient world and a critic of Christian attempts to distort history in defense of their faith.

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This book as well as countering the arguments put forward by Christians as to the evidence for the resurrection was also a great book about Roman culture in the first two centuries. I enjoyed listening to this book immensely and will revisit it in the not too distant future

Well researched

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A polemic which is not worth a listen, and which should come with a warning: this is one seriously angry author. Very disappointing.

The worst book in my collection

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