Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Historical evidence that Jesus actually existed as a man here on earth

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While there haven't been any recent "new" discoveries definitively proving Jesus' existence, the historical evidence for Jesus as a real person is largely considered established by scholars, with key references coming from Roman historians like Tacitus and Josephus, who mention Jesus in their writings from the first century AD, even though the details of these mentions are debated by some experts;. 
Key points about the evidence for Jesus' existence:
  • Non-Christian sources:
    The most significant non-biblical evidence comes from Roman historian Tacitus, who mentions Jesus' execution under Pontius Pilate in his "Annals". 


  • Josephus:
    The Jewish historian Josephus also mentions Jesus in his work " Antiquities of the Jews," though the authenticity of this passage is debated due to possible Christian interpolations. 

  • Early Christian writings:
    The New Testament Gospels, written within a few decades of Jesus' death, provide detailed accounts of his life and teachings. 

    Why there might be no "new" major discoveries:
    • Lack of physical remains:
      Unlike many historical figures, there is no known physical evidence directly linked to Jesus, making archaeological discoveries regarding his existence unlikely. 

  • Time period:
    The time in which Jesus lived was not known for extensive record-keeping, especially for common people like Jesus. 

    • What is the historical evidence that Jesus Christ lived and died? | Christianity | The Guardian
      Apr 14, 2017
      The Guardian

  • Historicity of Jesus - Wikipedia
    The historicity of Jesus is the question of whether Jesus historically existed (as opposed to being a purely mythological figure).
    Wikipedia

  • Unveiling Jesus: The Investigative Journey | Parable
    May 20, 2022 — most historians date jesus birth between the years 7. and 4 bc. and his death no later than a.d 33. jesus public minis...
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