Josephus Testimonium: Historical Evidence of Jesus' Existence?

Thread starter Evo
Start date Aug 19, 2013

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The discussion centers on the historicity of Jesus as referenced in Josephus' writings, particularly the Testimonium Flavianum. Participants debate the authenticity of passages attributed to Josephus, with many scholars considering them forgeries due to stylistic inconsistencies and the context in which they appear. Some argue that while the entire passage may be discredited, there could be a kernel of truth regarding Jesus' existence. The conversation highlights differing scholarly opinions, with some asserting that Josephus likely mentioned Jesus in a manner consistent with non-Christian perspectives. Overall, the authenticity of Josephus' references to Jesus remains a contentious topic among historians.

Aug 22, 2013

Evo

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Anyway, this has gone off topic since the purpose of this thread was actually to discuss the controversy concerning the two paragraphs in "Testimonium Flavianum"/"The Antiquities", so I'm putting the thread out of it's misery.

Last edited: Aug 22, 2013