Full Episode: The Quest for Proof - Archaeology & Jesus | Parable

[@BrandonM]

This show is a perfect mix of being both educational and entertaining, Simcha adds humor and a unique personality that mixes well, wish we were shown his show while studying. I credit this series to my interest in studying religion and biblical history beyond my own personal faith.

[@kennymichaelalanya7134]

How old is this Documentary? Because archeologists found a cross in Pompeii which was destroyed like 30 years after Jesus Christ crucifixion.

[@BrandonM]

​@@kennymichaelalanya7134 i believe this collection of episodes are from season 1 made in 2006.

[@marcgottlieb9579]

Use this any way it fits...It took 2 thousand years to solve the Star of Bethlehem..It is exactly as told in the Bible..View " The 2007 Star of Bethlehem Documentary "..

[@AngelZayas-c4d]

😊😊😊

[@marcgottlieb9579]

@@AngelZayas-c4d Whatever the case may be the Wrath is coming before the end of 2023..As a member of the all civilian team that discovered our binary solar system 15 years ago and tracked it daily until this very hour, I can assure I know exactly what I am stating...It is the same system that brought the Great Deluge...

[@BOSS-ef4ev]

Yeshua is God! Yeshua is the Messiah, the Christ, the Son of God! Yeshua Christ died for our my sins, got burried, God raised Him up from death! He appeared to his apostles! He went up heaven! He sitting at the right hand of God! I believe so! Even though i don’t see! But i believe!

[@martcon6757]

No he didn't

[@MrAgonizomai]

@@martcon6757 Troll. Let the guy be.

[@martcon6757]

@@MrAgonizomai practice what you preach

[@MrAgonizomai]

@@martcon6757 I do, and I was. I won't stand by and let a troll have at someone just because the other person believes otherwise than the troll approves. I didn't lay into @Mart Con. I just told him what I observed him doing and exhorted him to stop. How is that trolling?

[@martcon6757]

@@MrAgonizomai I disagree with the original post, I said as much, I was not trolling. I didn't lay into him. You saw my post and disagree with me, and said so, yet I troll and you do not. You label me a troll, I identify the same label to yourself as you are engaged in exactly the same activity I was. Why get involved, the poster didn't, are you the gatekeeper, his protector, or just a troll? Maybe we both are just trolling each other now, either way, dont be afraid to see in yourself what you dislike in others.

[@Keilahz]

My belief in Jesus is from my own life, only i know what im really like, and what i really think, and what ive done in my life, and to me, after receiving a thought and feeling ive never felt before in my entire life, and reading the bible and now knowing what is expected of me, i have realised how im changing, im still guilty of sin because i have a lot, but im now always finding myself very very aware of my actions, my words, thoughts, and how i treat others, im doing all sorts of things i never use to care about, its a flipping eye opening season for me, but it always makes me give thanks to the Lord for the beautiful change hes seeing me through, praise God, thankyou Simcha.

[@joevelosa7056]

Keilahs, Don't worry about your actions, you can lie, rape and murder as long as you say sorry and declare your love and worship for your God, it's the poor buggers who've committed the ultimate crime of not worshipping that will be tortured for ever. Don't forget you can also kill non believers with Gods blessing, read your bible!

[@DarkManSonian]

You can't "know" anything concerning the mythical.

[@theredboneking]

@@joevelosa7056. Hebrews 10:26-31 - If we deliberately keep on sinning after we have received the knowledge of the truth, no sacrifice for sins is left, but only a fearful expectation of judgment and of raging fire that will consume the enemies of God. Anyone who rejected the law of Moses died without mercy on the testimony of two or three witnesses. How much more severely do you think someone deserves to be punished who has trampled the Son of God underfoot, who has treated as an unholy thing the blood of the covenant that sanctified them, and who has insulted the Spirit of grace? For we know him who said, “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” and again, “The Lord will judge his people.” It is a dreadful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.

[@christopher9196]

God Bless you.

[@theredboneking]

Hilarious 😆 I was notified that someone added a reply to this thread and I cannot see my reply. I think I’m banned on over 2 dozen religious channels. Just for posting scripture. Ask yourself why are Religious channels banning comments where all it is, is scripture. What do they not want you to know? Why has Jesus, The New Testament forbidden anymore religious teachers, such as Priests and Rabbis? (Matthew 23:8-12) what reason would they do that? Is there scripture they are trying to bury or interpretations they don’t want you to figure out?

[@mogbaba]

I don't believe everything Simcha discovers, but I try to watch all programs he makes. It is an easy going show, he speaks very well, short and concise, he contacts reliable scholars and people. Simply put. it's a joyful experience. Thank you Simcha.

[@memineaussi-cj4op]

There is a lot of humour in his episodes. "What's the green mold?" "Green mold."

[@Carlos-fl6ch]

Isn't it simply because you're already convince. Try and read the books your referencing to and mind you. There is pretty much evidence that Josephus was edited by Eusebius.

[@mogbaba]

@@Carlos-fl6ch I am not convinced almost on most of the stories in the history, That's why I observe every information critically. This is why I cannot necessarily accept what a program presents,

[@Carlos-fl6ch]

@@mogbaba I am truly truly sorry. My response was meant for someone else. Lol. Naturally you need to look for evidence againsy his viewpoint before even considering believing.

[@goodson77784]

I think he's full of crap too.

[@LorettaBlack2]

My father who was in the Vietnam war was injured by a bomb. Shards and darts were placed in it. He brought a dart home that missed him as he was blown against the wall. Unfortunately my parents got rid of it when as a young girl I found it’s hiding place. He also believed that it was good luck because it missed him and he was one of the survivors.

[@sherryblanton2029]

Why did they get rid of something that meant so much to him? They could have just put it in a safer place.

[@oldacount12]

​@@sherryblanton2029better be safe than sorry. especialy with yough children around. good parenting❤

[@TakumiTrueno445]

Random lol

[@sherryblanton2029]

@@oldacount12 I TAUGHT My Kids about Danger! I scared the Hell out of them so they would Understand! They DID!

[@Frankieeeeeeee2]

This is a short story I didn’t need to know. Thank you anyways

[@jerryodom7358]

As a young boy out playing in the woods, I came across something evil I won’t even begin to try to explain. I started to say a prayer because I thought I was about to die and as soon as I said Jesus, this thing immediately let me go and I ran home and never returned to those woods…..so it has significance saying Jesus out loud and believing and may one day save your life…

[@jdtools6038]

Amen, there is evil out there and some people don't want to believe in bad spirits. Just curious if it was a spirit in the woods when you were playing or a being of some sort?

[@tammyreed8311]

Indeed.

[@bartbannister394]

You'd have survived if you asked Batman for help too.

[@themisterg.]

I too have met evil beings that were invisible. It has been the name of Jesus that helped me everytime.

[@bartbannister394]

@@themisterg. I use the name "Aburabusimbutu" everytime I meet an evil, invisible being. Works everytime.

[@Michael-rf9jw]

He never proves anything, and his attempts at being "surprised" is some of the worst acting I've ever seen

[@patricianoel7782]

Thanks Dr. Kloppenborg for “Q, 41:25 the Earliest Gospel”. Great stimulus for the brain. ❤️🙏😉

[@rhondaparker2519]

Moses was raised by the pharaohs' daughter. He probably was educated on how to write because he was part of royalty.

[@sherryblanton2029]

Absolutely he was!

[@rainynight02]

There's a difference between the Jewish writing system and the Egyptian writing system though. What you would have to prove is that the Jewish writing system was already in place at that time.

[@rksingh9186]

Royals were mostly indulging in hunting and fun activities. Rarely studies. Very few angient Royals were educated

[@angrypidgeon1714]

God certainly learned to write. He wrote the table of the laws with his finger

[@adylevene4318]

Why are talking like it's real, not one scrap of evidence for a real moses or exodus and the Egyptians recorded everything.

[@finnsmom8470]

As someone wholly appreciative and interested in history, I find Simcha’s presentations very interesting. Unlike some other historians, whom come off as being so educated and expert in their fields, they act like nothing they say, have discovered or believe, is so infallible, they deem it an insult to question them on anything they propose. Hence, it is interesting to watch Simcha, as the manner in which he investigates, is both humble and respectful, as well as humorous, as his sense of humour is appreciated in his searches for the truths that many of his viewers also question. I like to compare Simcha’s style and mannerisms to those of Egypt’s former minister of antiquities, whom presented himself as an unquestionable expert in all things. Simcha actually accepts the thoughts and discoveries of many experts, whom cause him to rethink what he once believed. Thankfully, the Egyptian historical authority, was caught being dishonest and a thieving receiving money from the state, he most certainly did not earn and was expelled quite promptly, after the legal system found him guilty and discharged him from his position. SMH…He was caught living in opulence and sending his children to expensive universities with money he had not earned, but rather, stole. For me, he was nearly watchable without rolling one’s eyes about his position of authority and thank goodness he is no longer around.

[@SKMikeMurphySJ]

WELLL YOU SURE DONT HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT THIS DUFUS BEING EDUCATED.

[@mickeymortimer4407]

@@SKMikeMurphySJ most likely their first language is something other than English, which makes their writing pretty darn admirable. There are a number of syntactic errors but the ideas expressed are very sound - that's the main thing right?

[@TheBenevolentDictatorship]

This begins with a complete lie about extra-biblical sources, starting with you provided a tiny portion of what Josephus wrote about Jesus and the one sentence that is forged while the rest of the passages including a second section are agreed upon by all historians to be absolutely legitimate.

[@jeffThompson11362]

Simcha is the best way to make any sense of it all, and for me it's got to make sense. plus, to my surprise some of his investigation has giving me a bet of vindication for some my own Thiery's about those long-ago days.

[@janetkelly5295]

I am so blessed, because i don't feel the need of relics or any other pagan objects which the r c church insist on for faith.iam very happy to look into the gospels for Christ's words and the holy spirit to speak for me in my prayers.i believe Mary the saints,marters and the angels will be in heaven.buti will never pray through any of them, Jesus Christ is the only mediator between God and. and man, the holy spirit speaking for us and our angels guiding me.😊❤❤❤❤

[@AshleyMartin-f3x]

All options and yours isn't wrong either

[@jamiemcvay130]

He complains that the gospels had a religious agenda, but Simcha has a religious agenda, also. He is an Orthodox Jew.

[@GalaxS8-w3k]

J' was an Orthodox Jew too, so does J' has religious agenda too???

[@Carolynn-p9f]

And he hates Jesus. The entire purpose of his vids is to crap on the Lord.

[@Podling_Dan]

Simcha you are such an awesome guy. Thanks for mentioning kaneh bosm!

[@michelleglennon3484]

Someone may have noticed this but Josephus mentioned seeing marble and the expert here says that’s not possible. However, I just watched a video of historical Jerusalem and temples were built with a material (or layered with the material ) that looked exactly like marble since they didn’t have access to marble. Extremely interesting. Maybe he wasn’t a liar but was seeing what he thought was marble, like so many other people were seeing too during that time period?

[@joebeck1888]

I'm thoroughly enjoying these. History, archaeology and theology. 💐

[@shawnharry1824]

Pretty poor research...Theres many more extant sources outside of Josephus, such as Pliny, Tacitus, The Talmud and Suetonius all of whom were staunch critics of the Christians who wrote about and confirmed the existence of Jesus

[@sundiverjl]

💯💯💯💯

[@sundiverjl]

How humiliating for this KZbinr and their production team

[@KCS74]

This video is fake news

[@shainazion4073]

None of those sources are from Jesus's lifetime.

[@wallaceervin8248]

No they don't. Do your research and stop believing what authors you are so called reciting. Do your own research and then you'll understand. Speaking as a person with a Masters in Biblical Theology and a Bachelor's in Archeology. Stop reading your favorite authors and do the work

[@heidiengellenner9651]

With Tyrant and his bestfriend Park. Ask yourself, how many people in this life have met someone they can honestly state "I trust this person enough to represent me and my service valor in the correct maner to uphold the standard that is expected of me". Not many people can say that.

[@markhanfarmerskypee]

Thank you thank you so much for everything I believe I trust and I have faith in you God father Almighty and lord Jesus Christ thank you for your loving kindness and compassionate thank you I trust the process of life I trust in the flow of life and I trust myself thank you I trust in the timing of Devine thank you God for working my life thank you so much for everything I am grateful for everything that I have thank you I trust in the timing of Universe thank you for working my highest good thank you for providing me everything that I need thank you for all my guardian angels for supporting me and guiding me and blessings me everyday I received it all thank you I am so grateful for all the blessings after blessings and blessings everyday I achieve it all thank you I am so grateful for all the miracles and my presence I received it all thank you I am so grateful for everything that I have thank you for empowering me thank you for loving me for who I am thank you for choosing me thank you for the power I can transform my life thank you I can uplift myself thank you I can blessed myself thank you for fighting my battles thank you for being with me all the time thank you for today thank you for saving my life thank you I am alive thank you I am thankful for my abundance that surrounded me thank you I am grateful for my financial prosperity I thank the Universe for everything I am thankful I am grateful for fulfilling the purpose of my life thank you I am thankful for discovering my passion I am thankful for living in my dreams I am thankful for trusting myself to evolve everyday I am thankful for the loving relationship in my life I am thankful for my awareness I am thankful for my achievements I am thankful for my higher consciousness I am thankful for learning and growing thank you..The moment I was about giving up, I was introduced to a business by a man I met in a seminar I went to in Florida. This was not my first time hearing of such business but I took the risk Investin 1OOO USD and it was worth it. info@markhanfarmer, KOM 4 weeks later I kept on getting earnings and I started using the money for Gods work. I am very popular in Maryland. Doing Gods work always give me joy. There is peace and joy in my mind . I am here to motivate you and tell you never to give up even though the situation seems so though. God has promised his children and he will surely do what he has promised his children

[@spumemonk11]

Brabdon Evans. You obviously didn't fully understand what he was saying in the video.

[@dinozaurpickupline4221]

You must be doubling your investment with returns from Mr Rockefeller mutual funds,inc

[@denisdecharmoy]

God is only a Title not an actual person. Do you follow the Almighty's Calendalr, know the start of each year with ABIB barley or wheat.

[@denisdecharmoy]

God is just a title, not a name of anyone. The word lord come from ba al. The trinity from the Hindu fath 5000 years ago.

[@starcityrc3298]

Fair Warning this Guy is a Jew and doesn't believe that Yeshua(Jesus) is his Mashiach(Messiah) He believes that Jesus was a fraud. He just scams Christians and sells this Jesus archeology stuff so he can make money. It's his Grift Simcha Jacobovici (Google Him). His whole goal is to prove that Jesus is a fraud. If you could give him the power to snap his fingers and get rid of Christianity. He would in a heartbeat.

[@KenSanderson-j3y]

I love Simcha. His shows are so good.

[@MEr-oq9wb]

Here is my two cents as someone who is not a Christian (nor religious) but deeply interested in religions. I do not doubt one bit that Jesus existed. But the truth is, even though he is the main religious figure in Christianity, I believe that it is not important if he existed or not in the religious context. Because even if he existed, he was a complete different person in reality (historically) than how he was being depicted in the Bible years and years after his death which I believe to be not as significant as it is being conveyed in the texts (because historically speaking, his death changed little to nothing, things even gotten worse.) His entire life, his being, has been played with in order to support a certain agenda and match the prophecies, for example the census story and how he is from the line of David. It just doesn't make ANY sense for a family to travel to Bethlehem (which took 4 days according to the Bible), a small village where a census is not even held by the Romans, you cannot find any census data of small villages, because they were only held in bigger cities. There are so many other examples, too. In general context, I believe him to be still an important figure that existed, however not as a Christian figure. He was a Jew, a zealot, and he knew the Romans were a problem and he knew his lands had to be cleared from the enemies. He was a leader, a revolutionist. I think his teachings were esoteric in nature and his delivery gathered many people, which made him a respected and wise figure. This made him a great threat to the Romans, because hope was rising. Hence, this led to his crucifixion, and here I want to mention that many people who showed even the littlest threat were crucified, it was nothing special to Jesus. The rise of Christianity occurred for political reasons, especially to convert the Romans and nationalize Christianity in order to escape their wrath because failing to do so meant that just like the people who were exiled from Jerusalem and people who have been killed in the past for persuading a such belief, they too would be destroyed along with their Church. Today, unfortunately the Bible is taken literally, when it should be read while keeping in mind that it is a whole new literary genre, and *historically* inaccurate because their understanding of history and our understanding of history is completely different. The Bible should be studied from a spiritual and psychological perspective. Places and people mentioned in the Bible will of course be found, however this will not necessarily prove anything about who Jesus truly was. I fully believe there to be a tremendous amount of wisdom in these texts, however not for the general population to understand right away. It is a beautiful teaching that conveys the importance of salvation, but the power to do so comes from within as it is actually depicted through the story of Jesus. These teachings are based on Kabbalah and Alchemy and the only difference we see is the deliverance. We see how such delivery plays a significant role in forming an entire belief system and how it gives humanity hope in regards to being saved from a world that has been so cruel for us, because of our cunning and manipulative psyche. We would do anything to be saved, even play with the reality to support such a belief that we will be saved, but never even attempt to get rid of such psyche that keeps us in Hell. Such belief that suggests someone will come to save us is very unfortunate, when all we have is ourselves, and the only person who can save you is, you guessed it, yourself. Hope this doesn't come off as offensive. I love every human from every religion, race, ethnicity and I have so much respect for those who choose to participate in religions. If you read until here, I recommend the book Zealot by Reza Aslan. Have a good one.

[@mikagrs1]

Well said. Agree 100%

[@adelinomorte7421]

I am christian and the teachings of Jesus I accept without any need for historical proof of the Person´s existence. it is not important as the same teachings can be put side by side to compare for equality with Buddhist teachings from 500 years before. Jesus was the messenger of those teachings to the Hebrew people where some became astonished and against all odes accepted it, some of them (disciples) started to preach it, as a chain reaction the Christianity was born out the Hebrew faith; The rest is history, and archeology is part of history.

[@jennifferjude3156]

When flavious joe was writing about Jesus, he was not telling the tale in relation to himself, he was pretty matter of fact about it and there fore I think it’s an accurate account without extras.

[@QuestionThingsUseLogic]

Flavius Josephus was Arrius Piso. A pseudonym. Plus he had legal right to that and many others, including aliases he had!

[@davidpatrick1813]

Very enjoyable and informative. Thank You.

[@onlylove556]

People always talk about Josephus being a great historian. but people never want to talk about Luke being a historian. Luke who wrote the Gospel of Luke, & the book of Acts. The book of Acts is the most reliable, & credible historical book. On getting the history correct on locations, & times it's remarkable Luke is a true historian💯🙏🏼

[@druidriley3163]

The author of the book of Luke copied the book of Mark word for word. 80% verbatim. The author was not Jewish, neither was the author of Mark because Mark makes mistakes in Jewish law, culture and geography. We know the author of Luke copied the book of Mark because the same mistakes Mark made are in Luke. In the same places. 😂 The book of Acts contradicts Paul's own letters when it talks about Paul!

[@onlylove556]

@@druidriley3163 wow my friend 🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️ And let me guess you're an agnostic, or atheist?

[@druidriley3163]

@@onlylove556 Do you have to be an agnostic or atheist to look up facts?

[@onlylove556]

@@druidriley3163 lol ur funny man you should be a stand-up comedian. But whats funny is the fact that you can look at the world, and believe that there is no creator. That the whole entire universe just popped-up out of nothing.. Now that's hilarious.... You must be a genius. You're watching too much of the zeitgeist

[@druidriley3163]

@@onlylove556 *That the whole entire universe just popped-up out of nothing* Think you're confusing scientifc theory with the book of Genesis. It was god that created the universe out of nothing. But you believe that. 😎😎😋😋🤣🤣

[@ebbafournier104]

Simcha's humor is priceless. I like how he shows different aspects of science to find out what happened in the past.

[@Biblical_Mystery]

These videos are really worth watching!

[@LollieVox]

True dat

[@jeffreyerwin3665]

In 1978 the Shroud of Turin was subjected to intensive evidence gathering. This evidence was then analyzed over a period of three years. The conclusions are that the Shroud has been in contact with a human corpse and that its image is not composed of paint, stain, ink, watercolor, or scorch and that the image is not the work of an artist. No known natural process can account for the image which contains skeletal features. It seems to be the result of some type of radiation whose origin was the enclosed corpse. Therefore, the possibility of a related neutron radiation event has to be considered when evaluating the Shroud's C14 data. However, the British Museum refused to do that, and, instead, manipulated the both Shroud's C14 data and its mathematical analysis in order to arrive at the Museum's desired conclusion. When the Museum was finally forced by a court order in 2017 to release all of the original 1988 C14 data, a reevaluation of that data resulted in the conclusion that the data was too disparate to be a valid indicator of a date. Nuclear engineer Robert Rucker tested that data using a Los Alamos neutron radiation evaluation program and has found that the Shroud's C14 data is compatible with the hypothesis of a neutron radiation event from the enclosed corpse. shroudresearch(dot)net

[@manuelr7296]

That shroud was not left by Jesús but created and planted by satán because God does not want any object to become an excuse to praise, adoration or veneration. God said in the 10 Commandments not to make any imagen and not to render any adoration.

[@jeffreyerwin3665]

@@manuelr7296 The Shroud is not an idol. It is not worshipped. Rather, it is the fulfillment of the promised "sign of Jonah" which is miraculous proof that the great rabbi, Yeshu ben Pantera was the messiah. Its miraculous image is also proof that the common philosophy of "naturalism" is wrong. YHWH does exist. Take heed, my friend. Whoever says a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven, but those who speak against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven.

[@Logicalromulan]

@@manuelr7296is your god so weak that he is afraid of idols? Pretty pathetic.

[@jeffreyerwin3665]

@Real Aiglon Of course it is, Real. How silly of me to think otherwise. BTW, how about showing us how it was "faked" since you know so much about it. Many are looking forward to a reproduction, in fact there is a standing offer of over a million dollars to anyone who can do that.

[@chickenfist1554]

@@jeffreyerwin3665 The shroud is a fake. And even if it wasn't it wouldn't prove that the corpse was historical Jesus, nevermind biblical Jesus

[@michaelcurtis6077]

Thank you simcha keep up with the good work and open people's eyes what is Real

[@Stolas1777]

This is was my favorite show back in the day

[@ElLadoDerechoOFC]

It really just depends on who is on the show. This guy is a former jew. The others are christian. Honestly i was expecting this. Because when it came to proving the exodus he had no problem in saying it was real. But mention Christianity, he will ignore facts like josephus . and say he wasn't real. Because this guy favors the jewish.

[@Stolas1777]

@@ElLadoDerechoOFC Simcha is a former Jew? That’s not true he’s a practicing Jew why do you think he wears a yarmulke all the time because it looks cool?

[@ElLadoDerechoOFC]

@@Stolas1777 he had no problem when making the exodus documentary and saying it was true. But when it comes to jesus. Well it's not in the Torah

[@ElLadoDerechoOFC]

@@Stolas1777 i like science. I always a theist . because i believe we where created .

[@taye7968]

@@ElLadoDerechoOFC the Torah was first, Christians put a spin on someone else's beliefs and added a literal Jesus.

[@deantsar6246]

Without watching this video and saving everyone heaps of time the answer is. YES.

[@kennymichaelalanya7134]

How old is this Documentary? Because archeologists found a cross in Pompeii which was destroyed like 30 years after Jesus Christ crucifixion.

[@ByAnyDreamNecessary]

@@kennymichaelalanya7134😂😅

[@pellaxestorba4836]

The Jewish Talmud (not Christian) makes a detailed reference SPECIFICALLY about Jesus' background, birth, life, deeds and teachings, his death, the reasons for his execution, and what they claim happened to his soul after death. And they were not at all favourable to him... ...to put it mildly. Thus proving that there are contemporary documentation OUTSIDE the Bible of Jesus life, mission and execution even if negative towards Jesus. So, the documentary host in this video really made a fool out of himself with the opening statement of his documentary. And there are other statements made by pagan Roman writers of the first century, as well. So...shame on him for that. ""Thou shalt not bear false witness!"" --the law of Moses...right? 💛💙❤️

[@DrYalexIsOnline]

@@pellaxestorba4836 "Pagan Roman writers" versus what (?)..."Catholic Roman writers"... In the first century AD, in the Roman Empire? How ignorant a statement, indeed... "Thou shalt not bear false witness!" true - yet you just deed. That's firstly, and secondly -- read up on "Ahmose" (Amosis, or Aahmes, meaning "Iah (the Moon) is born" and your "Moses", why don't you. So, and FYI, this documentory is far more thruthful and much more logical than what the Biblical texts tells us. Take care, and do stay away from religious literature. It tells mainly lies.

[@DrYalexIsOnline]

Presently, scholars in the field agree that a Jewish man called Yəhôšuaʿ-- in modern English known as "Jesus of Nazareth" -- did exist in the Herodian Kingdom of Judea, and the subsequent Herodian tetrarchy in the 1st century AD, upon whose life and teachings the religion of "Christianity" was later constructed. Various proposals as to the literal etymological meaning of the name "Yəhôšua"ʿ (יְהוֹשֻׁעַ), including Yahwe/Yahoo - saves, Is salvation, a saving-cry, a cry-for-saving, a cry-for-help, my help. A recent study proposes that the name should be understood as "Yahweh/Yahoo is Lord". Yahoo/Yahweh is Osiris, while traveling (in a boat west to east) under/below the horizon. Osiris = "god of life and death" = night avatar of the sun, while the sun is the unseen one, or "traveling in the undeworld" in other words - the sun at night. Yahweh/Yahoo = god of the jews = the sun at night. Jesus Christ = lit. anointed, anointed .... And there is more, but I guess freeked you out enough for right now. ...let me know if you want more info on the subject of "religion"

[@RJD421]

I love this guy!

[@Unkn0wn1133]

Hahah hes like “no, Ive been in there allready, yes its dirty”

[@billybenham4920]

This guy is a sensationalist. Gets on my nerves a bit. Not convinced truth is his ultimate goal

[@shabbatsongs4801]

He’s entertaining…🙌

[@DavidLeeRothsAlterEgo]

That's inconsequential, everyone giving a presentation on television is a bit of a showman. I'm more amazed to see a Jew exploring the existence of Jesus without talking pejoratively about Him.

[@standingvertical3048]

The answer is a Firm NO!! This dude acts like he was passing the fishes n loaves at the dinner table, at the Fake Last Super Supper, and Spooky Jesus told him to knock it off.

[@dcorgard]

About the crucifixion 'experiment' done by the doctor - I'm quite disappointed in it. Metacarpals can't hold up the weight of a human, so the nails would have to be put through the wrists for it to work, otherwise their hands would just tear apart.

[@sherryblanton2029]

That's why, when they used this form of crucifixion, they would have used straps to keep them from tearing thru.

[@dcorgard]

@@sherryblanton2029 though I do recall since I said that, that there are some SE Asian countries that actually perform reenactments of it, and I seen they go through the hands, but I can't recall if they stood on any pegs or had straps.

[@KindredKunoichi]

I agree! The Shroud of Turin shows that the nails went through the wrists, which makes sense!

[@RoseWhite99]

You’re correct. The cross was up side down. Recall that one of the saint wore a cross up side down. I think it’s a more logical explanation that the feet were nailed on the top and the arms were kept by nails below.

[@voldmerot]

The writings of Josephus are not the only contemporary extra biblical source for the existence of Jesus. There are also references attesting to Christ's existence in the writings of Suetonius, Tacitus, Lucian, Pliny the Younger, Mara bar Serapion, and in the Jewish Talmud itself...

[@druidriley3163]

Suetonius mentions a Chrestus. Which is a name. Christ is a title. Tacitus and Pliny the Younger only wrote about the beliefs of Christians whose existence is not under question. Their writings do not prove a historical Jesus, just historical Christians. Serapion only mentioned someone executed he called "the wise king of the Jews". Was Jesus king? Nope. Christians ASSUME he means Jesus. But that's just their assumption. The Talmud were written centuries later, and thus not contemporary.

[@voldmerot]

@@druidriley3163Quoting Tacitus-"Therefore, to scotch the rumour, Nero substituted as culprits, and punished with the utmost refinements of cruelty, a class of men, loathed for their vices, whom the crowd styled Christians [Chrestianos]. Christus, the founder of the name [auctor nominis], had undergone the death penalty in the reign of Tiberius, by sentence of the procurator [procuratorem] Pontius Pilatus, and a pernicious superstition [exitiabilis superstitio] was checked for the moment, only to break out once more, not merely in Judea, the home of the disease, but in the capital itself, where all things horrible or shameful in the world collect and find a vogue." It is plain to see that there is a reference to Christ there, yet you falsely claim that Tacitus never mentions Christ and only wrote about Christian beliefs. Furthermore the word "Chrestianos" used in conjunction to "Christus" by Tacitus lends credence to the view most scholars hold today-which is that "Chrestus" and "Christus" were interchangeably used in that time period and that Chrestus is just a spelling mistake referring to the same individual. Furthermore, in a group of some nine tombstone epitaphs in North Phrygia (in modern-day Turkey), the Greek word for “Christians” is spelled Christianos, Chreistianos, and Chrēstianos, the last of which corresponds precisely to Tacitus’s spelling. The ease with which people in the Roman world used the Greek form Chrēstianos in place of Christianos suggests that Suetonius might have done the same thing with the Latin form Chrestus in place of Christus. This possibility becomes the likeliest explanation in light of the additional fact that in the Greco-Roman culture Christus was virtually unknown as a name whereas Chrestus was a common pagan name-but not a common Jewish name. Quoting Pliny-"They asserted, however, that the sum and substance of their fault or error had been that they were accustomed to meet on a fixed day before dawn and sing responsively a hymn to Christ as to a god, and to bind themselves by oath, not to some crime, but not to commit fraud, theft, or adultery, not falsify their trust, nor to refuse to return a trust when called upon to do so." I can again plainly see a reference to the individual called Christ here as well, which apparently you cannot...Pliny also clearly objects to the early Christian doctrine of Christ's divinity.

[@druidriley3163]

@@voldmerot *It is plain to see that there is a reference to Christ there, yet you falsely claim that Tacitus never mentions Christ* Nope, I never said that. Go back and read my comment again. *Chrestus" and "Christus" were interchangeably used in that time period and that Chrestus is just a spelling mistake referring to the same individual* No, no scholar is making that claim because Chrestus is a name. Christ is a title. It'd be like saying, "We're using the word Peter and President interchangeably. It means the same thing but they're just mispelling it." No, it doesn't and isn't. Your argument is full of "suggest", "possibility" and "likeliest" means it's just you guessing. And plus, we know Jesus never went to Rome, so your whole argument is immaterial. *can again plainly see a reference to the individual called Christ here as well, which apparently you cannot* And how does this quote from Pliny prove historical evidence of Jesus? It doesn't. It's just Pliny repeating the beliefs of the Christians.

[@voldmerot]

@@druidriley3163 Where is your evidence independent of Suetonius’s use of this form of the word that a Jewish revolutionary by the name of Chrestus existed in the middle of the first century? Conversely, we have abundant evidence for the existence of a controversial Jewish teacher during that period known as Christus (Christ). In effect, we have more reason to advocate “Chrestus mythicism” than “Christ mythicism.” You Jesus mythicists would have people believe that Jesus Christ did not exist, but that during roughly the same time period there was a Jewish leader who stirred controversy among the Jews and whose name coincidentally happened to be Chrestus. Biblical scholar John P. Meier asserts in his volume 1 of "A Marginal Jew: Rethinking the Historical Jesus," that Chrestus was not a common Jewish name, but only a common pagan name. Also, as the classicist lecturer Norma P. Miller in her publication "Tacitus: Annals XV" observes, the speculation “that there existed simultaneously Jewish zealots known as Chrestiani, is to stretch coincidence rather far.” Furthermore Codex Sinaiticus, a fourth-century Christian edition of the Greek Bible, spells the word Chrēstianos in its three occurrences in the New Testament (Acts 11:26; 26:8; 1 Peter 4:16) and biblical scholar/theologian Craig S. Keener brings this point to light in his published exegesis of the book of Acts-"Acts: An Exegetical Commentary, Volume 3." Lastly, G. H. R. Horsley, in his important discussion of the North Phrygian tombstone inscriptions I mentioned in the previous comment, points out “the linguistic fact that there is a nearly complete overlapping of the sounds represented by ι, ει, η [i, ei, ē] in koine.” In at least one of these inscriptions, the name is spelled in two different ways (Christianoi Chrēstianois, “Christians for Christians”). He provides a few more examples and cites earlier studies that document this point in great detail in his book "New Documents Illustrating Early Christianity, 3."

[@druidriley3163]

@@voldmerot The documentation of Suetonius' report has been tampered with. You can look at it online. The word was originally Chrestus. Chrestus was a common Greek name that was used for slaves, mostly. So the follower was named Chrestus and he was a freed slave. Problem solved. There were quite a few messiahs running around Judea at the time, so why would usage of the word "Christianos" be unusual as Meir asserts? Book of Acts was written sometime during the late 1st century or early 2nd century and is not writing history as much as developed doctrine at the time.

[@shawnmiller2515]

What surprised me is when they were wondering why they couldn't find any nails. For one thing back then, making nails was a very tedious task for a blacksmith to make, which means they weren't cheap! So they were most likely sparingly used on those whom did some really messed up stuff like maybe killing a Roman or Roman soldier etc. Also if people took them as good luck charms there should be some evidence of that as well because those nails would have been handed down through the family as an heirloom so there should be more Roman crucifixion nails somewhere? However it's also possible that after the corpse has rotted away the nails were most likely recovered by the Roman's so they can use again since they were so expensive, so if the nail was bent after they removed it from the wood and if it was bent, they would just straighten it out. As for the nail in the heel of the skeletal remains of the crucified heel you can see that they could not remove the nail from the wood because it was bent pretty good inside the wood itself so it's possible they just said screw it and let it stay there and so they gave what was left of the corpse to the family to bury. That's why back then most everything that they built was made if stone and mortar and mud etc. But they never built a frame using wood and nails the way we do it today.

[@Tina-cw4ou]

As you said, just because they use it on special people, is it possible that this one comes from Issues? After all he was the most dangerous in there eyes...

[@sean89765]

They are very smart doctors and intellectual people. And your just a guy.

[@shawnmiller2515]

I'm not just a guy!! I'm a 30 year Army disabled veteran that has fought in almost every campaign since 1983 from Granada to my last deployments which included Afghanistan and Iraq between the two I served 6 tours in the middle east I have 4 purple hearts, Bronze star, and 2 silver stars and other medals and accommodations for bravery etc. And as an old war dog and knowing certain things such as not throwing away reusable materials that can fall into enemy hands and of course for other obvious reasons, it doesn't take a rocket scientists too figure out things like how come crucifixion nails are rare etc. This was not just my opinion on my first comment but an actual fact because I watched a similar question about the nails on another documentary where archeologist said the same thing I did. You don't know me from squat, but I will say again of my first response, I am not a regular guy I'm not your average Joe, I'm far from being a regular guy!!

[@Phdintheory]

@@shawnmiller2515 You sound like a White Falcon. Follow me!

[@luiskp7173]

Also rope wasn’t cheap either, it was a extremely time consuming item to make.

[@sandramillett8267]

I watched this series before and miss watching this educational and entertaining programme. Nice to see you again Simcha.

[@Schwarzkald]

Moses wasn't illiterate he was raise in Egypt as a prince by the pharaonic family. Therefore he was taught how to write. All important Egyptians were initiated into the Egyptian mystery school. Which writing was sacred, and knowing how to write was mandatory. So I doubt that Moses was illiterate. Plus the string theory has shown that everything in the universe is made out of strings that vibrate at different frequency making up the material universe certain sound while praying do have an impact on reality. Which the Egyptians were aware of. Now what those sounds are only the Ancient Egyptians knew. Prayers do work. We just lost that knowledge. I challenge anyone to tell me otherwise specially those sceptics that only talk out of their asses

[@sundiverjl]

Yes, he was raised as royalty

[@Ikeelechiogba]

Moses was a very educated man 100% correct and evidences (Scientific) provides such proof

[@bartbannister394]

Archeologists have determined, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that Moses never existed and the exodus never happened.

[@tammyreed8311]

@@bartbannister394 Lol.

[@tammyreed8311]

Taught is the word you were looking for.

[@adelinehorst7359]

Fantastic thank you for sharing this information

[@rebelrog]

"So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David." - Pretty clear it was not a small town Bethlehem in Galilee.

[@denisdecharmoy]

Why change all the original names of town, people and places from Hebrew. Everyone took the original name of the Almighty and changed it into all language's and praised the new language. That's why many healings do happen for many people. It's like baptism, you are baptised in the " name of the father " when no mention of the Almmigty's name takes place. I say you are not baptised if the name is not used.

[@bartbannister394]

@@denisdecharmoy Lot's of baptized people end up killing people, raping children etc. I'm touched by the "healing" process you experienced, though.

[@dr.rickmarshall6697]

@@denisdecharmoy God does grow back lost limbs, but only for salamanders not humans, you know part of his brilliant plan.

[@cynthg9547]

Yes sure did

[@Scorned405]

Nazareth did not exist until the third century

[@Azita-g7i]

The rabbi is not serious. When he can not accept the new testament, he still can find the messiah in the tanah old testament like psalm 22, isaiah 53, sacharja12 - 14, where the israeli tribes see the one they have stabbed coming in the clouds, to save them.

[@onlyme972]

No, Josephus comment wasn't known to the early church, none of the earliest church's mention it

[@noahreineke9569]

Maybe it’s different through the video, but starting with the premise “the only evidence we have outside the ‘Bible” is Josephus” IMMEDIATELY discredits anything to come after, and I simply won’t watch if the claim is that Josephus is the only source outside the Bible. Silly premise to start it. Jesus’ existence is certainly the most SURE fact in human history. I certainly hope this went over other sources and archaeological findings , but the premise alone is enough for me to shut it off. There’s far more than just findings for Jesus’ existence, but even people of the Old Testament like Isaac. It’s a shame

[@shirleychen7412]

Paul the highest educated pharisee was shown the truth, turned his whole life around, never broke the laws at that time and learned Machiachs heart and the way. Paul helped all learn to become one under Yeshua through faith. He helped set down the word of truth. ❤🎉❤️🤗 shabbat begins, what a wonderful marvelous day of rest and reflection. One people under YAH indivisible with purpose and meaning!

[@annamosier1950]

Very good work

[@msshannonigans]

HAHAHAHAHA! "I can still hear them arguing; it's definitely a Jewish home." That's brilliant.

[@stephengrajeda460]

I thought that was funny too, but it looked like the man walking him around didn't think so.

[@msshannonigans]

@@stephengrajeda460 Cultural thing, I'm guessing. I bet he'd have had the same sort of reaction if Naked Bro was a black guy and cracked a black family joke.

[@heavenlywarning]

Yes I’m going to serve my God my Lord Jesus Christ always Amen 🙏

[@2ndBirth]

I find archeology, history etc very interesting. But at the end of the day I know Jesus is real and alive now. He rose from the grave. I wasn't religious, still I am not, but I know and follow Jesus. I didn't know what the bible said about Jesus being the door etc. But God sent me a dream showing me that, after I had asked God "let me know who you are". Shortly after that dream I bowed my head and prayed, asking for forgiveness and for Jesus to come into my life as my Lord and Saviour. Then I was born again and transformed, my desires changed and I was given power over the enemy to be able to walk this Christian path. Without the Holy Spirit it's impossible. May the Lord bless and keep you and shine His face upon you.

[@brettwilson3142]

🤷‍♂️ Did we watch the same thing here..

[@tinaluna1509]

Amen an Amen. I love history, archeology, an such also but like you I am not a fan of JESUS I AM A FOLLOWER OF JESUS. I AM not religious but I read an study GODs word I know JESUS IS RISEN HE LIVES TODAY YESTERDAY AN TOMORROW

[@void7999]

Amen! God bless you !!!

[@yahooarchie8306]

What's even more interesting is how many near death experiences have Jesus in them. Even those who live far away and never heard of him. Die, see him, come back and become christians. It's too common to dismiss.

[@brettwilson3142]

@@yahooarchie8306 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@jbanders2358]

When was this video shot? It seems like it was filmed a few years ago. I dont see a date listed other than when it was uploaded to youtube.

[@gianni_schicchi]

This series is older but not very old. Don’t know the exact year but they originally aired off KZbin. They’re also on curiositystream and other documentary streaming services

[@paulward2076]

It seems like it was originally aired in 2005, which makes sense

[@johnholeman2966]

Except for the pollution, we could have reconstructed so much. oops!

[@roccosage8508]

Book recommendation for anyone interested in this subject matter: “Man Being Volume 1: The Transmission”. It covers everything from time travel, death, the afterlife, extraterrestrials, the Vatican Archives, the Renaissance secrets, the Pyramids and Pharaohs, Jesus, Sinai, Hebrew letters…etc. Wild read. Best I’ve had in years.

[@jihoona30]

Will definitely purchase.

[@billsamuls7620]

GOD IS ONLY IN THE MIND

[@barryblackwood6050]

@@billsamuls7620 Yes be mindful not empty headed about reality. Everything you hear, see, touch & taste must of come from nothing. So Nothing Really matters. What you call nothing is the Creator & contrary to popular dogma of science as the religion of the explanation for Nothing...... Someone is and was and ever shall be the self existent One. The moment you acknowledge that as truth you have opportunity to bump into NOTHING but Mercy. Be blessed in your seeking to disprove the Nothing that created you for worship. Genuine hard heads for truth find that out. 😁🙋

[@barryblackwood6050]

@Gerard Nordskoven I don't need videos on all things but information can be helpful with discernment, thankyou. I have had out of body experience, thanks. Manifestations of the use of creation can be interpreted multiple ways. Doltish is nice. Science only attempts to understand & explain reality. It doesn't create it. Our hologram minds do ....spiritual energy informs the physical. How you interact is choice. You are quite able to avoid reality & make alternatives through choice & not know your Creator or His Ways & hook up with a false source & feel superior. Be blessed

[@johnnyelles]

I'm reading this book right now, but am not sure if it is fiction or not. I can understand that it may be hard to categorize a book like this, but is there anything or anyone out there that endorses this text as factual?

[@dianetaillon9875]

The Old Testament said that he would be from Bethlehem of Judea and both Mary and Joseph can trace their lineage back to the house of David in their genealogies

[@druidriley3163]

Joseph wasn't Jesus' father. And Mary's lineage doesn't count. Only the father's lineage counted for ancient Hebrews.

[@christopher480]

Very well done for the most part. Up till the end when he starts to follow his own conclusion with nothing to go except the fact that hes biased towards his own Religion. I also noticed that he cleverly and completely left how Jesus was captured and put on trial then crucified. Would that be because he doesn't want to remind us of the huge amount of guilt his ppl have in killing Jesus? At the end when he follows his own bias it's based on a teenie tiny plaque. Just because you find a teenie tiny plaque doesn't mean the whole Torah is accurate. You also didn't mention the contradictions in a sense that if it was written by 1 person then half the contradictions would be lies and half would be true. Please in the future try to actually have a clear and open mind about everything, and not just what you feel like being open too. If that's the case don't even bother.....just retire. Oh and btw stop endorsing history hit tv....its garbage.....and not like netflix at all unless you like mostly very very short videos. KZbin is by far better.....especially if you pay for premium.

[@nathancrudup9603]

I was thinking this too. His assertion that the documentary hypothesis is wrong because scribes have a tradition of incredible accuracy doesn’t actually prove anything. A document can be an amalgamation of different authors’ works and still be accurate to it’s source materials. Also a few sentences on a plaque being word for word with today’s Torah doesn’t mean the rest of it back then couldn’t have been different. And proving something has stayed the same since X time doesn’t mean it couldn’t have changed before then either.

[@manbearpig3507]

he is a laughing stock among biblical scholars and archeologists, cherry picks to fit his conclusions n completely disregards centuries of scholarship

[@jayggg]

In one series he maintains that Caiaphas actually revered Jesus and that we had him all wrong. I think he actually suggested that Caiaphas tried to dissuade Pilate from executing Jesus.

[@simonholyoak8869]

The Romans crucified Jesus not the Jews. It’s sad that some have not grown out of that antisemitic bullshit

[@MrAgonizomai]

Oh, please. Don't let's get into antisemitic tropes like "the huge amount of guilt his ppl have in killing Jesus." It was a relatively small clique within the ruling elite who cooked up the arrest and trial, and produced the rentamob. Most of the Jews of the time were not even in the vicinity. In fact the word translated "Jews" should probably be translated "Judeans," indicating the ruling elite, as they are usually distinguished from the equally Jewish common people in the gospels.

[@kennymichaelalanya7134]

How old is this Documentary? Because archeologists found a cross in Pompeii which was destroyed like 30 years after Jesus Christ crucifixion.

[@stevenadams3303]

I usually like his documentaries. This one, however is a master class in begging the question. With the exception of the unanswered questions about the Dead Sea scrolls the whole these 25 words match therefore its 100 % accurate is untenable at best

[@mykobe981]

Not to mention, how do we know they followed these procedures perfectly for the last 3k yrs? Ridiculous assumption. Also, there's no evidence supporting a 3500 yr age of the first 5 books. Another ridiculous assumption.

[@shoeshineboy5869]

@@mykobe981 Actually, there is. Dr. Miles Jones "The Writing Of God".

[@kennymichaelalanya7134]

How old is this Documentary? Because archeologists found a cross in Pompeii which was destroyed like 30 years after Jesus Christ crucifixion.

[@kmc.111]

If someone was going implant suggestions into Josephus work I'm positive they'd have done more... Added more references to Jesus. Recording history is a work in progress so naturally the more he learned the more confident he became to make the statement that Jesus is the Messiah.

[@ampositivewoman2103]

The comments are interesting. Years ago when these episodes were new I watched them. I credit this series with inspiring me towards research and study. This segment in particular contains many avenues for study and revelation whatever that means to one personally.

[@modestoca25]

He is a fraud, he just likes being controversial and wants to be in the limelight.

[@Paul-hl8yg]

@@modestoca25 "Jesus" & all religion is the fraud! 'Spirit talk'? That's fraud too!

[@adrianseanheidmann4559]

@@modestoca25 Well, well, well......

[@modestoca25]

@@adrianseanheidmann4559 Nothing interesting to say?

[@janetkelly5295]

@@modestoca25 prove it

[@4jesus1981]

Daniel 9: 26“And after the sixty-two weeks Messiah shall be cut off (killed), but not for Himself (for sins of the the world); And the people of the prince who is to come Shall destroy the city and the sanctuary.The end of it shall be with a flood,And till the end of the war desolations are determined. Isaiah 53:5 But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed. This is just two of many prophecies Jesus Christ Fulfilled. He is who He said He is and that is God The Son of God.

[@johnholeman2966]

SEFER WEEK 604800, 604854 GENESIS. Thank God and the rabbis we get to read one. Praise Jah!

[@dungeonkeeper42]

Those replicas of artifacts look very real. So we just have to trust that all the copies they make actually have originals.

[@modestoca25]

I don't trust anything this obvious Christian hating Jew says or does...He is just trying to get famous ...or infamous for being a shock jock

[@TheFoxisintheHouse]

😂 Trust But Verify $$$$$$$$$$$😂wink

[@KimberlyMartin-b1i]

A friend that sticks closer then a brother and that's the word of God Jesus is the SON OF God and he didn't write the the Gospel s he just wanted his disciples to write what the facts are GOd can not lie so

[@stargazerastro]

Josephus is the only extra-biblical source? What happened to Suetonius, Tacitus and Pliny the Younger? They all mention Jesus and Christianity respectively in marginal notes on events in Rome and in the provinces, which at times endangered the state order there. Yes, definitely chronologically somewhat later than Josephus - but most likely independent of him (though not of each other).

[@stargazerastro]

@@shainazion4073 However, this applies to all sources. Also Josephus was not a contemporary of Jesus…

[@shainazion4073]

@@stargazerastro He saud that the stories of the Temple and surrounding people were written of by Josephus. There is aome of Josephus' work written about Jesus that they believe was faked by the early church Fathers. Josephus was born in 37 CE. Jesus died 4 years before Josephus was born. He had the most opportunity to speak with those that knew Jesus, or the Temple records about the story.

[@stargazerastro]

@@shainazion4073 Well, the fact that he might had the opportunity to do so is not proof that he did. It is no different with the gospels. Almost everything we know about the life of Jesus comes from these texts. But these were also written at the earliest 30 years after the death of Jesus, by people who, according to current knowledge, were also not contemporary witnesses of Jesus. Nevertheless, there are indications that the evangelists Luke and Matthew (who is most likely not identical with the apostle) did not do their own research, but for the most part took over the texts from Mark and another unknown source (the Gospel of Mark is considered the oldest of the four synoptic writings). What I want to say is: Own research was rather the exception in antiquity. Even most of the Roman historians gladly simply copied from each other...

[@bartbannister394]

@@shainazion4073 Nobody knows when Jesus, if he existed, was born nor when he died.

[@johnfilmore7638]

Tacitus & Pliny & others wrote about “Christians” non-Jewish followers of Paul’s concepts, long after Jesus allegedly lived. Paul never met Jesus, was at near constant odds, in his & his followers own words, with the original followers of Jesus, messianic Jews, over the Greek-Roman mythology of Hercules-Jesus son of Zeus-God coming down to earth as part god part man, and resurrecting from the dead like Greek gods. In fact there was such disagreement with Paul that from the get go the Pauline writings were talking about apostates and false interpretations like Messianic Jews “who say there is no resurrection” since they aren’t worshipping a version of Apollo the Sun god.

[@ColeOfCentauri]

Josephus is the only extrabiblical source to mention Jesus? What about Tacitus, who mentions the execution of James the brother of Jesus of Nazareth, or Lucian of Samosata, Who mentions the Christians as a cult with a crucified sage? what about all the disparaging writings of Celsus? Do all those sources show evidence of being manufactured?

[@druidriley3163]

Tacitus wasn't even born when Jesus supposedly lived. He only wrote what Christians of his time believed. You don't think he traveled to Judea to fact check them, did you? Mentions of Christians doesn't support the existence of Jesus as historical, any more that the existence of the followers of the goddess Isis proves the goddess existed. Celsus was a polytheist. He believed in Hercules. He disparaged Christians and Christianity.

[@cheaptrickfanatic3496]

Well, in my opinion, if one reads the quote in Josephus pertaining to Jesus in context, it is very clearly a later addition and fabrication. It sticks out, like a sore thumb. Josephus, himself, did not write that quote. It's a ridiculous excerpt. Again, my opinion and observation. Secondly, as to this entire discussion at large, regarding Jesus not being discussed anywhere but in the Christian New Testament, what about the large collection of early Christian writings that aren't in the New Testament?... perhaps I'm missing something, here? I mean, with such a large collection of writings, both canonical and non-canonical pertaining to the person of Jesus and the religion that he developed, arent we hard-pressed to admit his existence? There's a pile of early Christian literature, well beyond the New Testament. I mean, most don't question the existence of Shakespeare, simply because there are some who raise questions about who he really was. Valid and interesting arguments, actually. Nonetheless, the power, scope and impact of Shakespeare's work, generally, lead most to the conclusion that we are dealing with a very real and deeply talented person. Shouldn't the same be for the person of Jesus. Clearly, it would appear SOMEONE lived in the period of time Jesus was said to have lived, who had a deep impact on how people thought about the Hebrew faith and, ultimately, through Jesus's direct followers, how non-Jews would relate to the Hebrew God and the idea of God and monotheism in general. Disagree?

[@michellerodriguez3056]

UUID’s 😢

[@prosper4wardubbi915]

Updates from archelogy would be interesting. There might be hidden texts from the past that can help us even more in the understanding of cthe christian faith.

[@KimberlyMartin-b1i]

God says what says and we no he can't lie so it's what he wants us to no and seek the kingdom of God and God with all your heart and he will reveal what he wants u to no when he wants u to no so God has already said how it works

[@Cboo-y1v]

Each of us believers in Christ Jesus , without seeing Is proof that our Lord accomplished what the Father wanted. Proof enough!

[@timothyobis87]

This type of comment really annoys me from fellow Christian’s ! Why wouldn’t you be interested in the actual history of the Bible? This type of nonsense turns me off. It makes no sense! If your not following beliefs of the actual folks that wrote the Bible and instead spewing these cliches about blind faith. I encourage you stop saying these kinds of things so you don’t turn people off in the other direction. By the way just because one is interested in what actually happened has nothing to do with your belief’s. This type of rhetoric sounds like the dumb clichés I hear coming out of atheist’s mouths about how there is no God etc. etc. I wish more people would think a little more.

[@ElLadoDerechoOFC]

@@timothyobis87 why wouldn't you be interested in saving your soul? I know the history. And moises. And paul . are leyends. They are heroes and loyal to God.

[@josephturner4047]

Your soul is immortal. You are not. You are the character, your soul is the actor. You have played many parts. You will play many more. To put it in language you can understand, you are a fractal of god. You are God experiencing reality. All things evolve. Now imagine for a moment this is true, what will you do? Live with love, or live with fear?

[@leighyorgason6702]

If people want to know about Jesus just ask Him if He is real and if He is to let you know. He will. It saves a lot of wasted time.

[@sundiverjl]

@@timothyobis87 because everyone's spiritual journey is different and you don't get to control other people. Anyways belief is supposed to be through faith more than evidence. Also, John 20:29

[@bluegtturbo]

An interesting documentary almost rendered un listenable by stupid unnecessary and irritating sound tracks

[@louisag0nejah]

Opium is made from a poppy-"flower", so I'm not sure why you'd think that they didn't use opium in those times.

[@janetkelly5295]

it always amazes me that the lord takes the least knowledgeable and teaches them every thing that the clever people don't know 😜

[@oldacount12]

it is common knowledge that romans. did use poppy, as a way to relax/meditate. they also used it in offerings. due persia/messopethamia. being colonized/co-existing with the mediterian countrys. romans were there too. so did the use of poppy, what originates from there. so its backwards. the romans brought it to rome. and culturalized it. but not in the addictive drug abusive way its know nowadays like heroin.

[@Random_user_8472]

How about mushrooms or Syrian rue with acacia rootbark 😊

[@cadderley100]

Josephus could have volunteered to be the last man standing, knowing that he would give himself up to the Roman's. If the 2nd to last guy standing knew that he wasn't strong enough to do himself in, he could have made a deal with Josephus. Josephus kills him, and then does himself in, only Josephus turns himself in instead. You wouldn't need mathematical skills then, in that case.

[@shaundyble]

Good point 😊

[@shanclarke1024]

Amazing findings of where Jesus Christ born and lived it's such a blessing to watch this I am so honoured to see this of our Lord and saviour Jesus Christ 🙏❣️🥺😍many may die on the cross but Jesus Christ was the only person who became sin so we can have abundant life and live in eternity with him

[@chickenfist1554]

Actually Dionysus did 1200 years before. Rose in three days, ascended to heaven etc etc

[@anne.ominous]

@@chickenfist1554 According to what source?

[@noiselord4280]

Dionysissavioer.oirg

[@sherryblanton2029]

Jesus did Not become sin! He shed his Blood to Wash It Away! His Blood is the Only Cure!

[@sherryblanton2029]

@greglejacques1094 I'm not quoting Anyone. Just saying what the bible actually teaches! He did Not Become Sin! He shed his blood to wash sin away and cure our Souls! It's Plain to see if you're reading a proper translation.

[@bizzyb2991]

Simcha Jacobovici is amazing

[@TheMeJustMe75]

I enjoy these documentaries. I believe Jesus was a real person because it would have taken a lot to makeup what he said, interactions and locations that he went to.

[@chickenpower309]

@@anti-imperialistleague couldn't agree more

[@PopeUrbanX]

Do you believe in King Arthur,Robin Hood,Betty Crocker,Tokyo Rose,Hercules,Paul Bunyan and Sherlock Homes?I certainly know they were all real because it would have taken a lot to makeup what they said, interactions and locations that they went to.

[@Steph-sk3xb]

Not only that. The amount of original Christian’s that converted because of him here killed for their belief in him. Including the apostles.

[@birdygamer5224]

But is there evidence he's divine? Or is that part made up?

[@Carlotta_Lee_Ray]

@@PopeUrbanX your comparison is a reach.

[@cazza7034]

As a Christian I am very clear the Jewish faith is The True religion, as told by Moses.

[@bartbannister394]

Ha, archeology has proven there never was a Moses nor an exodus.

[@cazza7034]

@@bartbannister394 really? I’ve never seen any evidence of that - not saying it doesn’t exist I’ve just never seen it

[@bartbannister394]

@@gregoryt8792 There is absolutely no archeological evidence for the existence of Jesus. Prove it.

[@matisfriedman9930]

@@bartbannister394 wrong. How does that even make sense? You can’t prove someone didn’t exist.

[@bartbannister394]

@@matisfriedman9930 The exodus never happened, that is proven.

[@claudiaclark6162]

I don't need proof I have faith I'm a believer and they have only been trying to wipe him from history for years

[@heenanyou]

In his supreme arrogance he thinks it's okay to remove the protective covering and touch an ancient mosaic floor, upsetting the tour guide, and later digging at the cave, upsetting yet another guide. I would have kicked his ass out of there. He is creepy.

[@abaker4692]

Eff those rules. We deserve to see it. He didn’t spit on the dang thing.

[@22SAMURAJ]

Thanks allot friends. 😊

[@beckybrynjolfsson]

There are many references to Jesus outside the Bible but they call him Issa. He was recognized in the east in india and in the middle east.

[@robjohnston1433]

Complete nonsense! Check your FACTS!

[@jimbeans2466]

​@@robjohnston1433check YOUR facts.

[@amazingplanetph808]

Story of the bible happens in middle east. So I believe in middle east history.

[@stephenr80]

Sure. He was jamaican.

[@KRIS_SENSAT]

The letter J was not added to the alphabet until the year 1524. No one called him Jesus. Except for the Catholic Cult.

[@iamjimb]

How frequent were the advertisement on this when it was on television?!

[@wanderingjust2284]

The man claiming to have discovered a different Bethlehem is unbelievable.

[@daneden9640]

Nothing surprises me at this point in my life! I still believe there are million of things that we have been told that has many flaws in it! One thing I am positive about is there is a God! I know him personally! God is so very good!

[@agesha9319]

It's not about finding an evidence of the existence of our Lord Jesus but it's all about our faith to Him that Will determine our salvation

[@dr.rickmarshall6697]

Take a walk-through A insane asylum and you will see that faith and belief means nothing.

[@aspectlevi1010]

This is what the people of Baal believed about their god as well before the prophet Elijah put them to death. Who’s to say that Jesus existed and was born in Bethlehem? Just food for thought. Don’t except what people tell you as law.

[@ru2yaz33]

No visit to Egypt, Jesus would spend time there as a toddler until...?

[@femibabalola4057]

It is simply not true that Josephus is the only extra-biblical reference to Jesus. We do have the writings of Tacitus, of Pliny the younger and of course there are (derogatory) references to Jesus in the Talmud. All these writings corroborate INDEPENDENTLY , that Jesus Did exist, that he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, and that his followers are named after him: Christians.

[@playtime5051]

The Bible's stories are not literal historical accounts. They are fictional allegory written by the Jews for the Jews to keep them forever together. The New Testament was written by Romans for the purpose of dividing the Jews. They were periodically burning down Rome and Caesar stopped them by putting out spin. Jesus was invented by Flavius Josephus for his lord Flavius Vespasian.

[@femibabalola4057]

@@playtime5051 Not true sir. I don't know where you got these absurd ideas from.

[@Lcoch2482]

Do not forget the writings of the early Christians things like the didache and writings of Ignatius of Antioch who was a direct disciple of the Apostle John. If you're referencing "extra-biblical" writings.

[@playtime5051]

@@Lcoch2482 Caesar Flavius Titus Vespasian commissioned Flavius Josephus to write the New Testament. Vespasian is the most significant person to ever live. He was the first to claim himself to be Jesus The Christ. Without Caesar there would never have been Catholicism.

[@Lcoch2482]

@@playtime5051 that's patently false. The new testament was written by the individual authors that they are attributed to in Greek then later translated by Jerome into Latin. There is absolutely zero evidence for your claim whereas there is consistent evidence to support the historical veracity of the statement I made. Also Joshepus was a Jew why on earth would a first century Jew commission the writing of a text that is repudiated to this day by Judaism?

[@TheOzzMars]

@ 36 Minutes, poor argument. We have the genealogies of Jesus showing that both Mary and Joseph came from the line of David.

[@mikeinocencio9516]

I was just watching a video 5 min ago and as the guy on the video was reading Roman's where it says for the wages of sin is death but the gift of God is salvation thru christ Jesus, the tv show wagon train was playing in background on my TV and almost simultaneously a guy on the TV show was saying the same thing. I thought that was so weird.!! It caught my ear and I looked up at the TV and thought what in the world.

[@HeidiSue60]

Wow! What a synchronicity!

[@mauricecarney8803]

What in the world indeed?

[@janetkelly5295]

the lord works in misterious ways , his wonders to perform ♥️😍

[@mosesgikonyo7929]

There are no two versions of creation in the Bible, as you state. There is nowhere that Genesis says God created animals later after Adam. Only Eve was created later.

[@Hiyalokath15]

Can 'Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead' be also explained likewise leprosy?

[@WisdomNuggetsDaily]

Amen in the name of Jesus Christ ❤🙏😊

[@HeidiSue60]

Is there a record in Roman archives/outside the Bible of a census such as the gospel of Luke mentions?

[@kathybrem880]

Nope

[@LK_Ireland]

He still mentioned Jesus of Nazareth when he mentions his brother, James

[@thickFruitJuice]

Too much speculation about people's intentions who lived 2000 years ago. You can't even speculate your wive's intentions.

[@alexstramp7688]

Lol... What a biased "documentary". Josephus is not the only ancient historian who mentions Jesus. According to scholar Michael Bird “Authors like Josephus, Pliny the Younger, Suetonius and Tacitus from the late first and early second century wrote about Jesus too. Google list of extra biblical sources for the historical Jesus.

[@sundiverjl]

I caught that right away too. Imagine them calling themselves travel "historians" and they can't use basic tools like Google scholar. 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@bartbannister394]

There isn't one eyewitness account for the existence of Jesus Christ, There isn't one eyewitness account for any miracles. All the people you mentioned weren't born when Jesus supposedly lived. That's hearsay, circumstantial evidence, at best.

[@elbaann4800]

We can never find all evidence in something, and we know that a lot of things doesn't even have evidence that existed before but it really did, maybe we would find some signs, well, as a Believer in the Lord Jesus Christ, I just wanted to say, see you all in the Judgement Day at the end of all things on Earth , consider it that you cannot repent at that time to be saved.

[@ecargetoled]

J. Warner Wallace book “Point of Interest” is a great investigative book about Jesus and it’s more on evidence based. The whole Bible is truth, Jesus is God.

[@timothyobis87]

Thanks for the book recommendation. Fellow Christian here wondering when Jesus said he was God?

[@JR-my8ym]

Who did Jesus pray to?

[@ecargetoled]

@@JR-my8ym Read the Bible All your answers are there, in the Holy Bible Don’t listen to anyone or even me; if you want to find truth, read it.

[@josephturner4047]

He was a demi god. No different than Heracles.

[@believewithyourheart5627]

@@ecargetoled great advice! Amen!

[@joziewales1965]

Like the Shroud of Turin?

[@druidriley3163]

Shroud of Turin is fake. Not even the Catholic Church will admit it's real.

[@violetmullikin1725]

That's funny how the Jews of that day only read the five books of Moses. And not being able to keep the law, God gave them Grace. we are saved by grace through Faith and that not of Our Own. We all need the Lord Jesus he died for us and rose again on the third day. And now he's sitting at the right hand of God making intercession for us. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@bartbannister394]

Nice fairytale.

[@mayranoguera838]

Sooner or later we all have a connection with Jesus Christ to find his own way to let us know it's him and it's through our spiritual guide our guardian angel away will you will feel it's him

[@seekthetruth277]

Jesus Christ the son of God who came from heaven and was crucified for the forgiveness of our sins is coming back very soon to bring fiery judgement upon this wicked world and to gather his faithful ones with him to paradise just like it is prophesied. Seek him now and come to him while there is still a little time left for your soul. Read the gospels for yourself in the bible to know him and the path of Salvation. No one comes to God but by him and by his precious blood which was shed for all our sins when He was crucified. Heaven and hell are real places and there are countless testimonials of people who have had near death experiences that witnessed them firsthand. The bible is a real book. Everyone shall be judged by their hearts and actions in this life. Only Jesus is able to set you free from your sins. The time is very short. You have been warned. God bless you all that seek the Truth!

[@davec2107]

You mentioned nde survivors...They have more revealing truth about the afterlife and even this life. And they make it very clear Jesus is not the only way to heaven. And you are not going to perish in hell for eternity for NOT believing in Jesus. The atheist is just as much welcomed in heaven as a so called Jesus believer. It's how you treat others that's of primary importance. Not what your religious beliefs are.

[@seekthetruth277]

@@davec2107 i have seen tons of nde testimonials and never have i ever heard that but even if they do exist they are for sure a minority so you are not being genuine in your statement my friend or you have been super biased in your research and have searched only for bible debunking nde experiences which i’m sure do exist even if they are either lies or most likely misinterpretations of atheist and unbelieving people. Whatever people see, in all cases they usually don’t come out with answers of how you get to heaven I don’t know why are falsely stating like that is a majority of cases because it is clearly not, get your facts straight before making such claims please. They usually just describe what they saw, and even though some people who are atheists don’t realize they are in the spiritual realm God created and they attribute it to some made up fairy tale world they have created in their beliefs, it still doesn’t change the fact that the Bible as the inspired word of God is the only book to have ever testified in very precise details of all these things that are a clear part of our reality. And as for not believing in Jesus, the bible says he who does not accept the Son whom the Father sent to save the world, He has not the Father either. Luke 10:16. And if you don’t have God chances are very small you will make it to heaven, if you are consciously and publicly rejecting him. If the only thing God is offering is Eternal Salvation through his Son, the only reason people would reject him is not because they don’t believe he was real and so were his words, because they wouldn’t go on public places doing the very most to convince themselves and others that God and Jesus are not real and that we shouldn’t listen to our Creator if they didn’t fear those words were actually true. And they fear the bible for a reason, their own conscience testifies against them because deep down they know the word of God is Truth. But their arrogance and hatred does not allow them to accept that andsubmit to God and love him because they are very attached to their sinful and arrogant selfish nature and not willing to change so they hate the word of God that testifies against them. Jesus himself said this in a parable in John 3:18-21 - “He who believes in Him is not judged, but he who does not believe is judged already, because he has not believed in the Name of the only brought-forth Son of God. And this is the judgment, that the light has come into the world, and men loved the darkness rather than the light, for their works were wicked. For everyone who is practising evil matters hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his works should be exposed. But the one doing the truth comes to the light, so that his works are clearly seen, that they have been wrought in God.” So as you see not everybody will be welcomed to heaven my friend. And if you do not love God who created you, how can you love other people ? Bible says God himself IS love. 1 John 4:8, 1 John 4:16. If one doesn’t love God who loved them first and who made them in the first place, they have clearly testified of their inner nature state and no matter how nice that person may think he is, at the end of the day he will remain a sinful self centered person, who even if he shows acts of kindness on the outside it is always for personal benefit and praise and on the inside they are full of sinful thoughts. For example you know the possibility that people can get saved by God through Jesus and just because you don’t like his words, you don’t let people make their own decisions but you try to debunk God’s word with your own non logical beliefs so others can get in the same boat of rejection as you. That is a prime example that you do not know what love is. If you did you wouldn’t reject the words of the one who made you just because you like to live in sin and lead others to it aswell. I’m sorry if this is harsh to hear but the Truth is the Truth. I still hope you repent and choose to seek to know God. The judgement for rebellion and arrogance is not worth any kind of pleasure of sin this world can offer. You and everyone else are free to make your own choices though. I’m just here to testify of the Truth, nobody is forced to believe. But the wise recognize the voice of God when they hear it, even if they have never read a bible, and they take heed. God has given people discernment to know when something is true, and when something is a self made belief like what you stated, so there are no excuses. Everyone makes their own conscious choices which decide their destiny. What is truly in one’s heart, precisely that he shall find in the end.

[@ElLadoDerechoOFC]

@@davec2107 Dude i did some research and this guy is a former jew. Obviously he is going to favor the torah. Denying any facts . everyone does this. Except Christians . we don't deny experimental science.

[@ElLadoDerechoOFC]

@@davec2107 Dave nobody is perfect. So don't worry. But denying Christ as the savior is far worse. Remember when jesus forgave the robber on the cross? Same with us. As long as you accept him and don't die in sin . you should be alright bro.

[@josephturner4047]

The bible is a collection of books. Much of what you state is a cobbled together narrative of different cultural mythologies. But of Greek, bit of Egyptian, bit of Canaanite. And a touch of Zoroastrianism.