Abstract
This chapter discusses three paragraphs in Josephus’ Antiquities that deal with three central figures in Christianity: Jesus Christ; John the Baptist; and James, Jesus’ brother. Their authenticity is the focus of discussion. Namely, are they testimonies from the hands of Josephus or later interpolations from the hands of Christians? This chapter explores the pros and cons in research for each testimony without taking a decisive stand. Of the three testimonies, the so-called Testimonium Flavianum relative to Jesus is most suspect of interpolation, though the remaining two may also have been subject to later Christian intervention.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | The Oxford Handbook of Josephus |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Pages | 97-108 |
| Number of pages | 12 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9780197539101 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780197539071 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 20 Feb 2026 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© Oxford University Press 2026.
Keywords
- Antiquities
- James the brother of Jesus
- Jesus
- John the Baptist
- Testimonium Flavianum
- authenticity
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