Is ther any proof that Jesus existed?

Question

Is he nothing more than a myth like Hercules? Are there any written credible, unbiased proof that he existed? Or is it all hearsay from his "followers"?

FYI: The Christian "Holy" Bible is biased because it benefits if it is true and doesn't if its false. & Hearsay is basically indirect "evidence", e.g. John heard from bob that there was a car accident on main street. If you were going to state what John heard as evidence it would be hearsay. That same goes as what something said, etc.

Answer 1

There are no proof, scientific or historically that the biblical Jesus of the Christians exist.

1. All claims of Jesus inthe Bible are hearsay accounts. Even the authors of the gospels are questionable. We know virtually nothing about the persons who wrote the gospels we call Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. The gospel writters also gave us conflicting accounts on Jesus' biorgarphy.

Paul's epistle were also base on hearsay since Paul never really saw nor have meet Jesus. All he claim was he say a vision of Jesus, which quite odd, was told in three difference versions.

2. Non Biblical sources like Josephus Flavius, Tacitus, Suetonius, Pliny the Younger are debatable and unreliable.

3. Artifacts like the Shroud of Turin, Burial box of James, Letters of Pontius Pilate were cosidered to be fakes.

Answer 2

It could be said that the Bible is a book of history -- and it is. The Bible describes places, people, and events in various degrees of detail. It is essentially an historical account of the people of God throughout thousands of years. If you open to almost any page in the Bible you will find a name of a place and/or a person. Much of this can be verified from archaeology. Though archaeology cannot prove that the Bible is the inspired word of God, it has the ability to prove whether or not if some events and locations described therein are true or false. So far, however, there isn't a single archaeological discovery that disproves the Bible in any way.It must be remembered that the writers died for what they believed as martyers for Christ, but there are other proofs as follows

http://www.carm.org/evidence/Jesus_rise.htm

Answer 3

first of all, the question really is "do u believe in God?" Because if you do, then you will believe the scripture that says "I and My Father are 1". On top of that, not only do you ahve the whole bible as proof, you have scholars and books and history that has been proven fact that Jesus existed.

Personally, I can tell you that Jesus is real. His death, burial, and ressurection has all been proven. And just the fact that his Holy Spirit resides in me is....wow. amazing. Once I recieved the Holy ghost, all doubts in my mind were blown away. If you're having doubts, then more than likely, no one in the world will really be able to change your mind. So, I tell you what....pray about it. Pray to God. Ask him to prove himself in your life, and allow Jesus into your heart. Jesus is standing at the door of your heart, knocking. All you have to do is open it and accept HIm into your life. And the fact that you even asked this question for open answers more than likely means that you're searching for the answer. The best way to get that answer is to get it from Jesus himself. Pray and wait for a reply. Be patient. Let God into your heart, and let Him work in your life.

Answer 4

There isn't much direct evidence. The best case I have heard is that Islam believes he lived as well. They believe that he was a prophet born of a virgin but don't buy the stories of the end of his life.

I personally doubt that he was a real historical figure, but I wouldn't argue the point because there is some evidence, just weak evidence. To me it is a huge jump to go from his existence to him being god so it isn't at all central to my belief.

Answer 5

His enemies never questioned his existence in his time.

The first-century Jewish historian Josephus referred to the stoning of “James, the brother of Jesus who was called the Christ.” (The Jewish Antiquities, Josephus, Book XX, sec. 200) A direct and very favorable reference to Jesus, found in Book XVIII, sections 63, 64, has been challenged by some who claim that it must have been either added later or embellished by Christians; but it is acknowledged that the vocabulary and the style are basically those of Josephus, and the passage is found in all available manuscripts.

Tacitus, a Roman historian who lived during the latter part of the first century C.E., wrote: “Christus [Latin for “Christ”], from whom the name [Christian] had its origin, suffered the extreme penalty during the reign of Tiberius at the hands of one of our procurators, Pontius Pilatus.”—The Complete Works of Tacitus (New York, 1942), “The Annals,” Book 15, par. 44.

With reference to early non-Christian historical references to Jesus, The New Encyclopædia Britannica states: “These independent accounts prove that in ancient times even the opponents of Christianity never doubted the historicity of Jesus, which was disputed for the first time and on inadequate grounds by several authors at the end of the 18th, during the 19th, and at the beginning of the 20th centuries.”—(1976), Macropædia, Vol. 10, p. 145.

Answer 6

its Obvious Hearsay, myth and legendary embelishment

Christians still trying to use Josepheus as proof are clearly blinded by their own selfish desires. Most christian scholars even realize the tha passage in Josepheus is a latar church addition. It of course does not appear to have existed in his literature prior to 500 ad

'Valerie' who posted beneath me, I watched that video. Just the usual inteligent lawyer who is trying to make money out of you believers. And you keep falling for it. The so called atheist lawyer who investigates the claims and comes out a believer, yet doesnt seem to be aware of anything atheist scholars point out. Yet has apparently looked heard both sides. Yeah right!

Answer 7

Yes, there is much evidence. Not only the 100's of time even in the Old Testament where he was predicted but also other documents in history. There is a great web site, do some searching. Get to know Him, Later Mike

Answer 8

there are many sourse outside of the Bible that refer to Jesus

perhaps the most famous the historian Flavus Josephus... but even part of the Talmud mention Jesus

and lets not forget the Romans made grave robbin a capital offfence around 31ad... something really ticked em off, no?
these empty tombs do that sometimes

Answer 9

Too many people seen him and there were too many prophecies in the old testament about him coming for it not to be real, there are over three hundred prophecies about Christ in the old testament that were fulfilled with his birth his life and the crusifixion. Do a web search on Bible prophecies, archeology and the Bible, history and the Bible, see what you come up with.

Answer 10

I do not know for sure.

However, the existence of Jesus is based more on faith/belief than proof. BELIEF and PROOF are not compatible.

Proof should be left to impartial scientific evidence only.

BELIEF/ FAITH is in the mind of the beholder only. Just respect the beliefs of believers as long as they don't harm anybody.