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Jesus in the Writings of the First-century Jewish historian Josephus

Misquoting Jesus with Bart Ehrman

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Josephus and the Jesus Debate

This chapter examines the Testimonium Flavianum, a passage written by Josephus that references Jesus, and the ongoing scholarly discussions about its authenticity. It considers how Josephus, a non-Christian historian, might have perceived Jesus and the potential later Christian modifications to the text. The analysis underscores Josephus's role as a crucial, independent source that supports the historical acknowledgment of Jesus, amidst debates on his existence.

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