Richard Carrier on ‘Sources of the Jesus Tradition’

I have my own problems with this book.  Especially in light of the other superb books Joe Hoffmann has put together in the past; this one seems to have been rushed.  As someone who had been a big part of the JP for about a year, it’s a shame to see some of the interesting [...]

The Jesus Project Website

Updates galore! As some of my readers have already borne witness to, the website has been resurrected (pun intended); from the ashes of the old will come the new. Carol has done a great job with the site so far. These updates include new News segments, the recent online discussions concerning the Project from all [...]

From R. Joseph Hoffmann: A Discourse on Method

R. Joseph Hoffmann once again weighs in on the recent discussions concerning the Jesus Project. Unlike the previous entry posted here for him, this article handles a wide variety of issues; from detractors and apologists to methods that should be employed by the Project, its a great read through and through. Joe, the floor is [...]

Jesus is Bankrupt: Why We’re Talking Past Each Other

By Thomas Verenna April DeConick was goodly enough to continue this conversation on her blog (and we’re all thankful she did). But I want to start out by making it clear that April has not represented my position correctly. Even when she quotes it in block-quote format, she seems to have missed my words completely. [...]

R. Joseph Hoffmann Weighs In

Joe Hoffmann asked me to post this up on my blog for the time being.  Below, Joe weighs in on the recent exchange and comes out with his own feelings on it all.  Take it away Joe: Memorandum to Myself : The Jesus Project R. Joseph Hoffmann Just as I was beginning work for my [...]

The Jesus Project: Offering Another Perspective on the Chilton-Hoffmann-Crossley Exchange

By Thomas Verenna James Crossley recently commented on the exchange between Bruce Chilton and R. Joseph Hoffmann. I would like to weigh in with my own opinions on this recent exchange. I can only hope that my suggestions will prove useful to the Project and continue to generate the sort of dialog we have seen [...]

Joe’s More “Gloves-off” Approach to Jesus Project Criticisms

All interested parties should read this article.  It’s the revised version of the article published below.

R. Joseph Hoffmann’s Response to Bruce Chilton

(Original article here) R. Joseph Hoffmann has responded to Bruce Chilton’s article (found at the link below). The following comments are not a direct response to Bruce Chilton’s very helpful article on the Jesus Project but in many ways anticipate and respond to some of his observations. I offer it as further commentary on the [...]

The Jesus Project in Amherst: Reopening the Question of the Historical Jesus

This Just arrived in my inbox. It may be a little hyped (and a little early for the headline), but it certainly got my attention enough that I am really considering submitting a paper or two. Check it out. ————————————————————————– PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Nathan Bupp Phone: (716) 636-4869 x. 218 E-mail: nbupp@centerforinquiry.net [...]