Topic: Archaeology

Gordon White discusses the lack of historical evidence for a physical Jesus, quoting Chris Knowles' description of Gnostic texts as "Jesus fan fiction." He compares the search for the historical Jesus to the 1970s academic realization that Moses likely never existed. White suggests the Jesus narrative was built from the "Logos" concept of Philo of Alexandria and previous myths, rather than a physical person wandering Jerusalem.

White highlights the significance of Gobekli Tepe in Turkey, noting that humans were building star temples before they built permanent houses. The site's lack of a natural water source and the presence of obsidian from distant regions suggest it was a major pilgrimage site. White discusses whether the location was chosen due to inherent paranormal activity or if the activity was a result of centuries of human conscious attention.