Historical Refrences in the Bible

[stovebolts]

You can't really say outright that the Bible is a "reliable" historical source for the existence of Jesus. I still think we need to find extra-biblical accounts of Jesus' life to truly say the Bible is reliable.

What I can say is that I accept the Bible as a reliable historical source for the existence of Jesus. It satisfies any doubts that I may have had about Jesus being an actual person.

That you require more evidence is much like Thomas who had to see Jesus and touch his wounds before he was convinced, so I don't fault you or belittle you for needing more than the Bible has to offer you. That being said, I am comfortable where I am at, so if you feel a need to look elsewhere, it is certainly within your God given right to do so.

Grace and Peace.

 

[Grazer]

You can't really say outright that the Bible is a "reliable" historical source for the existence of Jesus. I still think we need to find extra-biblical accounts of Jesus' life to truly say the Bible is reliable.

http://publicchristianity.org/library/topic/history

You may find the above useful if you're interested

 

[AlexBC]

I think you may of misunderstood. I meant not of his miracles or actions, simply that he was an actual person who walked the earth at some point.

Texts of his (Supposed) executioners were mixed. Crucifixions were not uncommon in those days and torture preceding a summery execution were an almost everyday event.

His execution came on behalf of the Pontius Pilate, the Roman Prefect section who was executed for heresy. His execution was documented and most historians agree he existed. It's not hard to research at all. Wikipedia has an entire section dedicated to simply his actual existence.

Wikipedia is also not a reliable source of information. And I would disagree with the statement that "most historians agree he existed" . I think the vast majority of historians do not agree on the existence of an historical Jesus.

What is the earliest non-biblical account of Jesus' life?