The Historical Christ; Or, An investigation of the views of Mr. J. M. Robertson, Dr. A. Drews, and Prof. W. B. Smith

"The Historical Christ" by F. C. Conybeare is a historical exploration that tackles the question of whether Jesus Christ was a real person or just a myth. It's like a debate where the author looks closely at arguments made by other scholars of the time, like J. M. Robertson, A. Drews, and W. B. Smith, who believed Jesus never existed. Conybeare takes a stand, defending the idea that Jesus was a real historical figure. He believes in using a balanced approach, carefully studying ancient writings using historical methods. The book starts by stressing the importance of using good historical methods to look at early Christian writings and credible evidence when talking about historical figures. Conybeare critiques those who either accept Christian writings without question or reject them outright, mapping out his plan to dig into the arguments against Jesus' existence, using clear reasoning to break down the claims of his critics and setting the stage for a deep dive into historical context and sources to verify the life and teachings of Jesus.