Posted by rpcman on August 19, 1999 at 21:38:18:
In Reply to: Doesn't Matter, who is George Washington... posted by Rusty Lee on August 19, 1999 at 19:55:29:
: What is your definition of an historical character/figure, real or not? It seems to me the only criteria needed is to be from history. It doesn't matter.
: Just forget the Jesus question. I'm wondering if the Jesus thing is a stumbling block at this point.
: Show me how you'd prove George Washington was a real person in history. That's what's in question here. Why should I believe George Washington was the a real person? I want to be convinced. Pretend I'm skeptical about his existence despite what I've heard about him.
There are numerous contempory accounts of Washington. In addition we have letters to and from him.
As far as Jesus goes... we have no contempory accounts.