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Jesus of Nazareth had a real human body
From Argumentrix
| Jesus of Nazareth had a real human body | |
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| Christianity |
Nature of Jesus |
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- Note: One school of opposition to this claim (from a Christian or Gnostic perspective) is called docetism.
Supporting arguments
It is not clear from the historical evidence that Jesus existed at all, but if he did, there is no compelling reason to think he was anything other than an ordinary human. [1]
- Related argument: Jesus of Nazareth was an ordinary human.
Opposing arguments
Jesus was born of both man (in the form of Mary) and God, and therefore has both natures. He was simultaneously fully human and fully divine. [2]
- Related argument: Jesus of Nazareth had both a divine and human nature.
The material world, including human flesh, is inherently dark and sinful, and it is not reasonable to think that Christ would have taken such a form. Therefore, he did not have a real human body. This belief is called docetism. [3]
