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- Skeptics have asserted for many years that Jesus’ hometown of Nazareth (Luke 4:16) did not exist at all in his time. But alas, in 2009 British-Israeli archaeologist Yardenna Alexandre announced the first archaeological proof of a home in Nazareth dating from the lifetime of Jesus.
- The existence and office of Pontius Pilate have been verified in mentions by ancient historians Josephus, Philo and Tacitus — and, notably (as the first physical proof), in the “Pilate Stone,” found in 1961 at Caesarea Maritima, on the Mediterranean coast of Israel.
- Capernaum, Peter’s hometown (Luke 10:15) has long since been excavated. But in 1968, a very old church was found, built over a house believed to be that of St. Peter.
- Until 1968, no physical evidence of crucifixion had ever been found. Thus, many held that victims were attached to crosses with ropes. But in that year, Greek-Israeli archaeologist Vassilios Tzaferis found in Jerusalem a man who had been crucified in the first century.
2 days ago · Below are four images that reveal the possible real face of Jesus. The Shroud of Turin . Public Domain . Many believe the Shroud of Turin is the burial cloth of Jesus, as it bears uncanny similarities to the wounds of Jesus described in scripture and historical records.
5 days ago · Images of Jesus have transformed dramatically over the centuries. In early Christian art, he was often portrayed as a youthful, beardless figure, symbolizing innocence and shepherd-like care ...
2 days ago · Jesus of Nazareth, a historical figure revered by Christians as the Son of God, is known for his profound teachings and alleged miracles, sparking curiosity about his life and impact on humanity.
3 days ago · The crucifixion of Jesus was the execution by crucifixion of Jesus of Nazareth in 1st-century Judaea, most likely in AD 30 or AD 33. It is described in the four canonical gospels , referred to in the New Testament epistles , later attested to by other ancient sources , and is broadly accepted as one of the events most likely to have occurred ...
5 days ago · In my book I outlined 19 separate and independent archaeological verifications of the text of the book bearing his name. 15. King Nabonidus, the last king of Babylonia (r. 556–539 BC) is not mentioned anywhere in the Bible, Instead, his son Belshazzar is called “king of Babylon” (Daniel 7:1; cf. 5:1, 5-10, 13, 30; 8:1).
5 days ago · Josephus on the Essenes. Biblical Archaeology Society Staff May 30, 2024 33 Comments 77895 views Share. Steve Mason argues that the texts of Josephus cannot be relied upon to support the conclusion that the Essenes were the authors of the Dead Sea Scrolls and the inhabitants of Qumran.
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