In an earlier question, people asked me to do the research for them... about Jesus being Historic?

Actually Jesus the man and prophet did exist. He was recorded in many places at various times. Other characters in the Bible are not so lucky. Sorting fact from fiction is often too tedious for the believers, so they tend to allow the inconsistencies so as not to have to work at their faith. Meanwhile the non believers will not find any truth unless it is presented from other sources.