1. INTRODUCTION
Did Jesus really exist? What does recorded history say about Jesus? Does the Bible have credibility? Available FACTS about Jesus are offered here in this article.
This article includes links to three other brief sub-articles. Together they evaluate info from both ancient non-religious (secular) historians and writers of the Christian Bible. It tries, overall, to determine how likely Jesus: did live and die as a human being; did rise from the dead; was God incarnate (God in human form).
To some extent this article, and its three small support-articles, also look beyond the written word for evidence. That includes ‘related events’ still happening in the Christian Church today. (Please trust me on that one, at this stage.)
2. IT IS QUITE A HOT TOPIC
The key subject here, i.e. “Evidence of Jesus”, is quite a hot topic on the internet. It is of great interest to both Christian and atheist writers. Both sides approach their tasks with great energy, obviously with opposing views.
Yes I am a committed Christian, BUT I have tried to provide an objective evidence-based approach here to this article.
(Bear in mind that I did ‘make a living‘ in the past from my investigative and analytical skills. In fact I am from a senior auditing background, although the majority of my advisory team are Christian clergy. To glimpse the ‘who’, ‘how’ and ‘why’ of this website please click here.)
The facts available, that I refer to here, seem to speak for themselves and do so reasonably well in my opinion. Remember too, as I have so often written on this website, I was a pretty good atheist in my day! The article, “Is God just too good to be true?” is based on my own journey to sound Christian faith and strong belief in God’s existence.
3. HOW TO READ THE DETAILS
The second and third sub-articles, offer the results of my analysis of old/ ancient “Historical records” and “Christian records“. Just click the ‘links’ and read the details offered.
“The Big Picture” is the fourth (and final) sub-article on the subject of Jesus’ existence. It explains what I consider all this recorded information actually means. That is, for those readers who might be questioning the Christian religion’s basis.
4. BUT IF IT ALL SEEMS ‘A BIT HARD TO SWALLOW’
Now, if all this “Jesus stuff” just seems a bit too much for you at this stage in your journey … say if you are even struggling with the possible existence of God … please begin by reading the article, “How to believe in God”.
Trust me on this one at least: IF you are ready to believe, THEN you can!