In recent discussions about mythicism, it has sometimes been hinted that the academy is biased and it is impossible for mythicist views to get a fair hearing, much less get published. If I were asked for a single clear reason I find that hard to believe, my answer would be: Morton Smith. Smith published, among other things, a book which suggested that Jesus was a magician (as well as hinting that his magical practices may have had a homosexual character).... Read more