The provided content includes a web page snippet wiht a “Read more…” button that, when clicked, reveals additional details. The extended content contains a detailed discussion about the past references to Jesus Christ outside of the Bible. Key points include:<\/p>\n

– The first-century Jewish-Roman historian Flavius Josephus mentioned Jesus in his work “Antiquitates Judaicae,” describing him as a miracle worker and teacher who was crucified under Pontius Pilate, and stating that he appeared alive on the third day, leading to the formation of Christianity.<\/p>\n

– Many scholars believe parts of Josephus’s account may have been embellished or added later, but his acknowledgment of jesus as a historical figure is uncontested.<\/p>\n

– The Roman historian Tacitus also referenced Jesus,noting his death during Tiberius’s reign and linking the origins of Christianity to him.<\/p>\n

– Other external sources like Thallus and geological studies support biblical accounts<\/a>, such as darkness during Jesus’s crucifixion and earthquakes at the time of his death.<\/p>\n

– The date of Jesus’s execution is often cited as Friday, April 3, AD 33.<\/p>\n

– The Bible remains the most extensive source of information about Jesus’s life, with over 24,000 manuscript fragments, making it uniquely supported among ancient texts.<\/p>\n

– Additional references and scholarly insights reinforce the historical evidence for Jesus outside biblical texts. <\/p>\n