Never forget the evidence is firmly on our side. If I wrote a book saying Mr. Verhoeven was adopted and his parents were serial killers it would be worthless because I wasn't there. A simple statement from aunts and uncles (Eyewitnesses) would kill my book.

His claim is based on no evidence, whereas the New Testament was written by Jesus' contemporaries; Historical documents written by confirmed historical figures with sufficient knowledge of they're culture, geography, etc.

FWIW: Robert Funk passed away 2 years ago.