[__ Science __ ] Five figures from the Bible who archaeology PROVES were real

[Alfred Persson]

By ROB WAUGH FOR DAILYMAIL.COM

PUBLISHED: 08:41 EDT, 15 June 2024 | UPDATED: 08:47 EDT, 15 June 2024






Archaeologists have made astounding discoveries in the last few decades that prove many Biblical figures actually walked and breathed on Earth.
The existence of at least 50 people mentioned in the holy book has been identified through wall drawings, inscriptions on stone slabs and other material evidence.
One of the most significant finds was a slab bearing the name Pontius Pilate, the man who sentenced Jesus to death out of fear of losing his power over the Jews.
Another discovery included a cave found in the early 2000s, which archaeologists claimed was used by John the Baptist to anoint followers of Christ.

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Five Bible characters that archaeology proves existed

In recent years, several archaeological finds have shone light on famous figures including King Herod, the apostle Philip and even John the Baptist.

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[Barbarian]

Pilate is documented as well by coins he minted, the accounts of Josephus and Tacticus, as well as mentions by Philo. No question about him being real.

 

[Alfred Persson]

Pilate is documented as well by coins he minted, the accounts of Josephus and Tacticus, as well as mentions by Philo. No question about him being real.

The author wasn't an expert, he also says about John the Baptist:
The Biblical figure is also said to have baptized Jesus, but it is unknown if the sacred event took place in the cave.

Is there a Christian who doesn't know Jesus was baptized in the Jordan?
9 It came to pass in those days that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized by John in the Jordan.
10 And immediately, coming up from the water, He saw the heavens parting and the Spirit descending upon Him like a dove.
11 Then a voice came from heaven, "You are My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased." (Mk. 1:9-11 NKJ)

The corroboration of the NT is ongoing, almost every day archeology is confirming a Bible event or person. The only Divine Book that is Historically accurate, is the Bible. Its as though God is saying: "at this time in place I did this, pay attention and learn".

 

[Barbarian]

Pilate is documented as well by coins he minted, the accounts of Josephus and Tacticus, as well as mentions by Philo. No question about him being real.

The author wasn't an expert,

The evidence is pretty solid for the existence of a Pontius Pilate as governor of Judea and Samaria.

 

[Alfred Persson]

Pilate is documented as well by coins he minted, the accounts of Josephus and Tacticus, as well as mentions by Philo. No question about him being real.


The evidence is pretty solid for the existence of a Pontius Pilate as governor of Judea and Samaria.

I didn't disagree. I pointed out the author didn't delve deep. Had he done that, what you refer to could have been mentioned.

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