EPISODE · Mar 20, 2026 · 18 MIN
Roman History and Jesus' Existence: Extra-Biblical Proof that Jesus was Real
from Questioning Belief · host C.S. Lewis Institute
Was Jesus of Nazareth a real, historical figure? Join us in this brief episode where we take a deep yet concise dive into three primary sources from non-Christian Roman historians and writers to assess whether a human named Jesus actually existed, was killed by Pontius Pilate, and founded the Christian religion. We discuss the testimonies of Pliny the Younger, Tacitus, and Flavius Josephus -- three men who were not sympathetic to Christianity in the slightest (one of them calling it a "depraved superstition"), therefore three sources not biased in Christianity's favor. Watch this episode online here. The Questioning Belief podcast, hosted by Kathleen Milani, Ph.D., addresses objections to Christianity through in-depth discussions with experts. Drawing from her background as a former atheist and her experience in apologetics, Kathleen invites you to explore thoughtful responses to serious questions about faith. Learn more at: www.cslewisinstitute.org/questioning-belief
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