William Benjamin Smith | |
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| Born | October 26, 1850 |
| Died | August 6, 1934 |
| Occupation(s) | Mathematician, writer |
William Benjamin Smith (October 26, 1850 – August 6, 1934) was a professor of mathematics at Tulane University, best known as a proponent of the Christ myth theory.[1][2]
- ^ Kayser (1947) 189-190.
- ^ Van Voorst, Robert E. (2000). Jesus Outside the New Testament: An Introduction to the Ancient Evidence . Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans. p. 12. ISBN 0-8028-4368-9 "On the American scene, William Benjamin Smith (1850-1934), a mathematics professor in Tulane University, was the most notable advocate of the nonhistoricity of Jesus."