Jesus (Historical)
Jesus of Nazareth as an historical figure, with an attempt to represent both secular and religious perspectives.
Jesus
Jesus is the central figure of the Christian religion. Although our dating system refers to time before the birth of Jesus as B.C., for before Christ, it is thought that Jesus was born a few years before our era. He is thought to have died when about 33.
Jesus is the central figure of the Christian religion. Although our dating system refers to time before the birth of Jesus as B.C., for before Christ, it is thought that Jesus was born a few years before our era. He is thought to have died when about 33.
Jesus, Mary, and Da Vinci?
A look at the Mary Magdalen controversy, the popular fictional work, references to The Da Vinci Code, and a portrait of Mary Magdalene.
A look at the Mary Magdalen controversy, the popular fictional work, references to The Da Vinci Code, and a portrait of Mary Magdalene.
Jewish View of Jesus
From the Judaism Guide, in addition to an examination of Jewish beliefs about Jesus, Lisa Katz tells about a man named Yeshu whose mortal life was remarkably similar to that of Jesus.
From the Judaism Guide, in addition to an examination of Jewish beliefs about Jesus, Lisa Katz tells about a man named Yeshu whose mortal life was remarkably similar to that of Jesus.
Dating Jesus' Birth
Is the dating of Jesus' birth just a borrowing from celebrations of Mithras?
Is the dating of Jesus' birth just a borrowing from celebrations of Mithras?
Greco-Roman World of the New Testament Era
Greco-Roman World of the New Testament Era
Greco-Roman World of the New Testament Era
Leonardo da Vinci - The Last Supper
An explanation of da Vinci's Last Supper, from the Art History Guide.
An explanation of da Vinci's Last Supper, from the Art History Guide.
Top Myths about Ancient History - Today's Myths About the Past
Today we have a variety of "urban legends" about the past. Here are some of what are probably misconceptions.
Today we have a variety of "urban legends" about the past. Here are some of what are probably misconceptions.
Authentic Sayings of Jesus
Parables, proverbial sayings, the Lord's Prayer and sayings about the Kingdom of God that are reasonably agreed upon as authentic sayings of Jesus.
Parables, proverbial sayings, the Lord's Prayer and sayings about the Kingdom of God that are reasonably agreed upon as authentic sayings of Jesus.
Ancient Jewish Accounts of Jesus
Contemporary and nearly contemporary accounts of Jesus, including Tertullian, Josephus, and Celsus, with bibliography.
Contemporary and nearly contemporary accounts of Jesus, including Tertullian, Josephus, and Celsus, with bibliography.
From Jesus to Christ
From Frontline. Links to the primary sources on the historical Jesus -- Josephus, excerpts from Paul's letters, gnostic texts, and stories of persecution.
From Frontline. Links to the primary sources on the historical Jesus -- Josephus, excerpts from Paul's letters, gnostic texts, and stories of persecution.
The Historical Jesus
Useful resource from the University of Birmingham Theology Department. Includes links to diverse articles on early Christianity, Jesus and Judaism, and glossaries.
Useful resource from the University of Birmingham Theology Department. Includes links to diverse articles on early Christianity, Jesus and Judaism, and glossaries.
Jesus
Outlines of six lectures on the historical Jesus from the University of Birmingham's Theology Department.
Outlines of six lectures on the historical Jesus from the University of Birmingham's Theology Department.
Perspective on the World of Jesus
Much of what has been transmitted about the historical Jesus comes from writers who did not endorse him. Site provides texts on the social, political, intellectual and cultural climate in which Jesus lived.
Much of what has been transmitted about the historical Jesus comes from writers who did not endorse him. Site provides texts on the social, political, intellectual and cultural climate in which Jesus lived.
The Search for a No-Frills Jesus
Atlantic Monthly article, by Charlotte Allen, on the Q document as source for the gospels.
Atlantic Monthly article, by Charlotte Allen, on the Q document as source for the gospels.
What Can We Really Know About Jesus?
Scholarly ruminations on the problems of separating interpretation from fact in evaluating what has been written about Jesus.
Scholarly ruminations on the problems of separating interpretation from fact in evaluating what has been written about Jesus.