Evidence for the Time of Jesus

Evidence for Jesus. Evidence for the Time of Jesus. Randall Niles digs into the archaeology from the time of Christ.

Archeology wasnt even a soft science prior to the 19th century -- it was merely treasure hunting and grave robbing. Therefore, many excavations were botched and many discoveries were lost. With the rise in academic interest and technology, a systematic approach to archaeology has taken off in the last century, revealing a great deal about the ancient world. When it comes to the New Testament accounts, archaeology in Israel is now providing dramatic support!

The foundations of the Jewish Temple Mount built by Herod the Great still stand in Jerusalem. The Southern Steps where Jesus and his followers entered the Temple are preserved in an active excavation site. The Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem is generally considered a credible site for the birth place of Jesus. The huge Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem is also considered a reliable historical site covering the locations of the crucifixion and burial of Christ.

In the Galilee region, towns such as Nazareth and Tiberias are still active. Capernaum and Chorazin, two sites Jesus visited often, have been excavated and preserved. Sites of famous teachings such as Kursi (the swine miracle), Tabgha (loaves and fishes), Mount of Beatitudes (Sermon on the Mount) and Caesarea Philippi (Peters confession) are all preserved as reliable historical sites.

The archaeological support is growing every dayThe synagogue at Capernaum where Jesus cured a man with an unclean spirit and delivered the sermon on the bread of life. The house of Peter at Capernaum where Jesus healed Peter's mother-in-law and others. Jacob's well where Jesus spoke to the Samaritan woman. The Pool of Bethesda in Jerusalem, where Jesus healed a crippled man. The Pool of Siloam in Jerusalem, where Jesus healed a blind man. The huge city of Caesarea on the Mediterranean Sea, where Paul was imprisoned for two years awaiting his trial in Rome

Of course, none of this archaeological evidence proves the underlying theology, but its very powerful support for the historical record. The places existed and the events happened. The specific writers were impacted by what they saw, and wrote credible accounts that are fully grounded in geographical, historical, and archaeological facts.

Visit http://www.allaboutarchaeology.org/evidence-for-jesus.htm for more compelling finds that reveal the life, ministry, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Also, go to http://www.RandallNiles.com/videos.htm to watch more videos covering the evidence for Jesus!

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[reflect7]

Responding to un000890 and others below: Of course, none of this archaeological evidence proves the underlying theology, but its very powerful support for the historical record. The places existed and the events happened. The specific writers were impacted by what they saw, and wrote credible accounts that are fully grounded in geographical, historical, and archaeological facts. This video is just a piece of the apologetic support for Jesus Christ -- Not the whole pie.

[reflect7]

Tacitus, Pliny, Josephus, the Jewish Talmud. Sceptics such as James and Paul.

Luke is considered a very trustworthy historian by mainstream scholars. You can dump his Gospel for the theological message if you like, but there's powerful history as to the ministry and death of a real guy named Jesus.

Peter, Matthew, Mark, John -- Why don't you consider these "sources" for Jesus?

[1971SuperLead]

Another compelling video. This one for the existence of Jesus 2000 years ago. A great case. I fool doubts Jesus existed. However, what Jesus was teaching is still a wide open debate.

[thelotrfan100]

@Dwrancho144 

[hookedmangoman]

@SupremeAmerican Do you know what 'integrate' means? Your sentence doesn't make sense, well not unless you were trying to make a really bizarre point.. Anyway, I'll withhold further comment until you learn how to express yourself.

[SupremeAmerican]

@hookedmangoman The mayor (real mayor) of new york does not integrate with spiderman at all. Pontius Pilate integrated with Jesus. Please quit being a fool.

[Matthew1944]

@bobpai2006 Tacitus was hardly the greatest historian of the Roman empire. His writings covering the years of Jesus supposed ministry are missing and he came along to late in time (over 80 years) to be doing anything more than passing along hearsay.

[Dwrancho144]

IF you really believed that hell was real then you would be out preaching 24/7 with no sleep !!!

if you really look at every sinner as someone who is headed to hell then you would have an adrenaline rush to find out the quickest way to save them

the only problem is NO christian truly believes in hell because they life testifies that they don't

do you look and speak to unsaved people like this?

you soon force your self to forget that I said this

[brandnuke]

I am Jesus