Any good books that deal with the Christ Myth theory?

[AgnosticBoy]

The Jesus myth hypothesis, or simply Jesus myth, refers to the theory that Jesus never existed, and that his story is actually a syncretism of previous myths and mystery religions that were prevalent in the ancient world.

- New World Encyclopedia

I hear a lot of biblical scholars claim that the Christ Myth theory has no validity and that it is an old debunked theory. Yet, it keeps popping up among skeptics. I admit that some of the myth theories I've encountered are similar to conspiracy theories in terms of the details and the approach behind them. Historian Richard Carrier made a similar point, but it was about a different issue:

The Nazareth Inscription provides no evidence for Christianity or its claim of an empty tomb. It contains no new or unusual laws regarding graverobbing, the decree itself is not unique, and it has no references or direct links to Christianity of any kind. Moreover, it’s date is most likely pre-Christian, its origin is not likely to be Nazareth, and its contents are not explainable even as a muddled imperial reaction to the theft of Jesus’ body. To tie this to Christianity requires piling dozens of conjectures onto scores of speculations, and the rejection of a good supply of contrary indications and evidence, and none of this is either necessary or reasonable.

- Richard Carrier, The Nazareth Inscription

Couldn't we also apply a lot of his points to the Christ Myth theory? Ironically, Richard Carrier also has his own Christ Myth theory (or here).

For discussion:
1. Why does the Christ Myth theory keep coming up? Have biblical scholars not addressed it enough?
2. What books or articles deal with this topic? Please list any you know about. Also, let me know of any good debates on that topic!

 

[AgnosticBoy]

Found this one... Shattering the Christ Myth: Did Jesus not exist by James Patrick Holding.
Go here to view table of contents.

Based on the table of contents, it seems to cover a lot of the different myths that the myth theorists associate with Christianity.