Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith & Culture

Excavating the Evidence for Jesus (with Titus Kennedy)

Jul 21, 2022
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INSIGHT

Historical Plausibility of Herod’s Infanticide

  • The Massacre of the Innocents fits Herod’s known paranoia and cruelty from historical sources like Josephus.
  • Ancient texts allude to infanticide ordered by Herod, consistent with the Gospel narrative.
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Scholarly Skepticism Toward Gospels

  • Many modern scholars view biblical texts with skepticism until archaeological or external textual evidence corroborates claims.
  • This creates a "guilty until proven innocent" approach to Gospel historical claims.
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Archaeological Proof of Pontius Pilate

  • Archaeological finds confirm Pontius Pilate's role and presence in Judea, supporting Gospel accounts.
  • Important inscriptions and administration artifacts have been uncovered from the 1st century.
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