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"It is unlikely that all these events would have converged in the life
of one man. Mathematicians (Stoner, 108) have calculated the
probability of sixteen predictions being fulfilled in one man (e.g.,
Jesus) at 1 in 10^45. That forty-eight predictions might meet in one
person, the probability is 1 in 10^157. It is almost impossible to
conceive of a number that large." (Geisler N.L., 1999, p.613).
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This is a gross mis-use of probability. It is meaningless to talk about
the probability of historical events. If an event occurs then all you
can say is that it happened so the "probability" was 100%. I would like
to hear from a real mathematician about this.
Also, it is impossible to produce data. For example, what were the odds
that a Jewish trouble maker would be crucified by the Romans? Lots higher
than for being hit by a bus (chariot). The Romans crucified tens of
thousands over the years.
I have taken at least one course where Geisler was used as the class
text. I was not impressed with his logic and writing.
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