Show Notes
The first-century historian Flavius Josephus is the oldest source we have for the historical Jesus outside of the Bible.
His 90-word paragraph about Jesus - where he calls Jesus “the Christ”, and says Jesus “appeared to them [the disciples] alive again on the third day", spending a third day restored to life - has sparked centuries of debate.
Most experts think this paragraph has an authentic core, but has been embellished by a later Christian scribe.
But new scholarly evidence has emerged that might turn our understanding of Josephus - and what he wrote about Jesus - on its head.
(00:00) - - 90 Words
(10:39) - - Flavius Josephus
(14:20) - - Traitor or pragmatist?
(22:09) - - Josephus and James
(26:22) - - Testamonium Flavianum
(41:43) - - "Would Josephus really write that?"
(55:43) - - Josephus' networks
(01:08:41) - - What did Josephus really say about Jesus?
(01:13:42) - - What did Josephus really think about Jesus?
(01:15:49) - - Rethinking history
CREDITSUndeceptions is hosted by John Dickson, produced by Kaley Payne and directed by Mark Hadley. Alasdair Belling is a writer-researcher. Siobhan McGuiness is online librarian.
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