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The Testimonium Flavianum (meaning the testimony of Flavius Josephus) is a passage found in Book 18, Chapter 3, 3 (or see Greek text) of the Antiquities which describes the condemnation and crucifixion of Jesus at the hands of the Roman authorities.
The opinion was controversial. A vast literature was produced over the centuries debating the authenticity of the "Testimonium Flavianum", the Testimony of Flavius Josephus. A view that has been prominent among American scholars was summarized in John Meier's 1991 book, A Marginal Jew.
In current scholarship, the brief passage about Jesus found in the manuscripts of Josephus’ Antiquities, called the Testimonium Flavianum (Antiquities 18.63–64) is often considered to be an independent source for material about the historical Jesus.
- Who Was Josephus?
- The Disputed “Testimonium Flavianum” by Josephus
- What Josephus Most Likely Said About Jesus of Nazareth
- 3 Things Every Christian Should Know About Josephus and Jesus
If you know who Josephus is, good for you! (virtual high five coming at you!) If not, no worries! Here’s what you need to know about Josephus and why he matters to the conversation about Jesus of Nazareth. 1. Flavius Josephus was a 1st century Jewish historian (37 – 100 AD). 2. He was a commander of the Jewish forces in Galilee and would later beco...
But as we learned from our conversation above, some of the comments about Josephus are disputed. This passage is SO famous it even has a fancy name: “The Testimonium Flavianum.” Here it is: The disputed parts of this passage I have highlighted and are in italics. The problem is that a Jewish person would never say some of those things about Jesus. ...
Whether we are talking about Alexander the Great, Plato, or Jesus–historical testimony always deals in probabilities. And that’s OK. Admitting this doesn’t undermine our ability to know history. It just recognizes the unique aspects of this important discipline. As scholars have thought about this over the years, the picture has become clearer. Esp...
I have intentionally just hit the high points–there is plenty more to say and discuss about the finer points. But honestly, you will rarely use more than this in an everyday conversation. My goal is for you to be able to use this! Here are 3 important conclusions about Josephus and Jesus: (1) Josephus was a 1st century Jewish historian who talked a...
Oct 8, 2021 · The Testimonium Flavianum (Testimony of Flavius Josephus) One of the most controversial passages is presented as a digression in his description of Pontius Pilate: About this time there lived Jesus, a wise man, if indeed one ought to call him a man.
- Rebecca Denova
What Christian would refer to Jesus' miracles in such a way that a reader could understand them as merely 'surprising works'? Would a Christian have written that 'first-rate men' or 'men of the highest standing amongst us' accused Jesus before Pilate, leaving the impression that he deserved a guilty verdict?
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Mar 30, 2016 · Flavius Josephus (A.D. 37 – c. 100) was a Jewish historian born in Jerusalem four years after the crucifixion of Jesus of Nazareth in the same city. Because of this proximity to Jesus in terms of time and place, his writings have a near-eyewitness quality as they relate to the entire cultural background of the New Testament era.
