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EPISODE · Aug 14, 2025 · 55 MIN

Did Josephus Ever Mention Jesus?

from The Humble Skeptic · host Shane Rosenthal

Many scholars argue that the famous passage about Jesus in the writings of Josephus should be dismissed and set aside as a later interpolation by a Christian Scribe. But after his own detailed investigation of this subject, Dr. T.C. Schmidt concluded that this passage has been largely misunderstood. In his new book published by Oxford University Press, he presents compelling new evidence that this passage is not a later addition, but was original to Josephus. On this edition, Shane talks to him about his new book, which is titled. Josphus and Jesus: New Evidence for the one called Christ. Listen to Part 2 of Shane’s Conversation with Dr. T.C. SchmidtSPECIAL OFFERSTo get a FREE copy of T.C. Schmidt’s brand new book, Josephus & Jesus: New Evidence for the One Called Christ, click here. Also, when you upgrade to a paid subscription, we’ll send you a 30+ page PDF resource that highlights many of the important events documented by Josephus from the time of Daniel to the destruction of Jerusalem. If you are already a subscriber, you can download this resource here. If you’d like to become a paid subscriber, use the link below.SHOW NOTESBooksJosephus & Jesus, T.C. Schmidt (click here for a hardcopy)Josephus: The Essential Works, edited by Paul MaierSon of Man Volume 1, Richard BauckhamCan We Trust The Gospels? Peter J. WilliamsIs Jesus History? John DicksonJesus & The Eyewitnesses, Richard BauckhamA Doubter’s Guide To Jesus, John DicksonTestimonies to the Truth, Lydia McGrewLuke’s Key Witness, Shane RosenthalArticlesOn Faith & History, Shane RosenthalOutside The Gospels, What Can We Know About Jesus? Shane RosenthalA Pre-70 Date for the Gospels & Acts, Shane RosenthalThe Implications of 70 AD on the Date of the Gospels & Acts, Shane RosenthalThe Date of John’s Gospel, Revisited, Shane RosenthalNew Evidence for a Historical Moses? Shane RosenthalIs Luke a Trustworthy Historian? Sir William RamsayCan We Trust Luke’s History of the Early Jesus Movement? Shane RosenthalAuthenticating The Fourth Gospel, Shane RosenthalThe Gospels as Authentic Testimony, Richard BauckhamAudioJesus in Josephus & Other Ancient Texts, ep. #78 with T.C. SchmidtJesus Proof? Undeceptions with John Dickson featuring T.C. SchmidtStories of Jesus: Can They Be Trusted? ep. #61 with Peter J. WilliamsAre the Gospels History or Fiction? ep. #52 with John DicksonThe Gospels As Eyewitness Testimony, ep. #48 with Richard BauckhamFake or Authentic? ep. #10 with Lydia McGrewAuthenticating The Book of Acts, ep. #24with Lydia McGrewThe Gospel Creed, ep. #9Faith Founded on Facts, ep. #15The Jesus of History, ep. #12 — featuring an earlier discussion of JosephusVideoRichard Bauckham on Josephus, Give Me an AnswerHistory Channel program on Josephus, The Naked ArchaeologistCan We Trust the Gospels? Peter J. Williams New Evidence for the Gospels, Peter J. Williams Evidence for the Resurrection, Peter J. Williams Are the Gospels Reliable?, Peter J. Williams & Bart Ehrman Get full access to The Humble Skeptic at www.humbleskeptic.com/subscribe

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Many scholars argue that the famous passage about Jesus in the writings of Josephus should be dismissed and set aside as a later interpolation by a Christian Scribe. But after his own detailed investigation of this subject, Dr. T.C. Schmidt...

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