It is a great story!
Jesus is indeed the Son of a Symbol - his power - indeed the incredible power of all MYTHOS - does not come from the details - the number of wise men nor the names of his parents nor the species of barn animals accompanying him in the stall.
I would argue that historicity has no role in philosophy - what matters is what was done - indeed what IS - the divine sacrifice covers our failings and gives us purchase to recover beneath infinite grace and become better humans - stronger souls.
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