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EPISODE · Jun 9, 2026 · 7 MIN

What is the historical proof that Jesus existed? Non-Christian Evidence of Jesus Christ.

from Peter’s Bible stories and exploring the Bible · host Peter Reason

Are we limited to the Bible to know whether Jesus was a real historical person? This episode surveys key non‑Christian sources—Lucian, Tacitus and Pliny the Younger—that independently describe a crucified teacher, an execution under Pontius Pilate in Tiberius’s time, and an organised movement worshipping Christ. While these writers don’t prove miracles or theology, together they provide strong historical grounds to conclude that Jesus of Nazareth was a real figure who inspired a widespread community with distinctive practices.

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