jesus christ?

Question

where was jesus between the age of 13 and 33 is there any reference to this in the bible.

Answer 1

There is no physical or contemporary historical evidence of any kind that anyone named Jesus or anyone that could have been Jesus, ever lived. There is no description of what Jesus might have looked like from anyone who would have been alive to see him at the time Jesus was supposed to have lived. Similarly, there is not one word he might ever have spoken that was written down by anyone who could have been there.

There is no mention of Jesus, or anyone like him, in the records of Jerusalem or of the personal or official papers of Pontius Pilate (or any other Roman official). Similarly, there is no record of a crucifixion that could have been that of Jesus. The supposed darkness that fell upon the earth at the time he died was not mentioned by anyone anywhere on the planet, including Jerusalem itself.

There is no record of a city, town or village called Nazareth, even in the detailed list of cities and towns in Galilee compiled by Josephus; nor is such as place ever mentioned in the Old Testament.

And, where was Jesus between the ages of 13 and 33?

The Gospels claim that Jesus was well and widely known, not only by his many followers, but also Priests, Pontius Pilate, and Herod, knew "of the fame of Jesus" (Matt 14:1)" and that the multitude of people thought of Jesus as a prophet as well as a teacher, healer, and miracle worker (Matt:14:5).

(Matt: 4:25) states that "there followed him [Jesus] great multitudes of people from Galilee, and from Decapolis, and from Jerusalem, and from Judea, and from beyond Jordon." (Luke 12:1) speaks of, "innumerable multitude of people... trod one upon another" and, "fame abroad of him… and great multitudes came together to hear..." (Luke 5:15).

The persecution of Jesus in Jerusalem was such a big deal that the Prefect Pontius Pilate and the High Priest Joseph Caiaphas not only knew about it, but were part of it (Matt 21:15-23, 26:3, Luke 19:47, 23:13).

If this is all true, why is Jesus NEVER MENTIONED by any of these people? And, why are there NO RECORDS about any of this or even of ANYONE (Jesus or otherwise) having great multitudes of followers or going around performing miracles?

If Jesus did live, no one seems to have cared, or even noticed.

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Dachman --

Well, we know there is a record of the 6,000 crucified along the Apian Way in 71 B.C when Spartacus led a slave rebellion against Rome. The Jewish king Alexander Janneus had 800 rebellious Pharisees crucified around 87 B.C. Josephus (who lived after Jesus and never met anyone who had known Jesus) witnessed a mass crucifixion following the siege of Jerusalem (A.D. 66-70).

Admittedly, those would be hard to miss. And, although there is some debate about the “thousands” of other Jews, I’ll accept Jesus as just another of the unfortunate and anonymous not-the-son of any God victims of Roman justice.

Still, why weren’t the trial of Jesus and the spectacle of his execution recorded or noted by anyone who was alive and could have been there at the time?

Answer 2

No He did not start ministering on earth until the time was right. So no there was no reference unless you take the Catholic accounts written hundreds of years later. But in the canonized Christian bible there is no record.

Gary F- No you are correct there is no video of Jesus walking on water. But if you argument that the occupying Romans had no records, do they have records on the thousands of other Jews they killed?

FYI here is an account by Josephus (not a Christian) the Jewish historian.

3.3 Now there was about this time Jesus, a wise man, if it be lawful to call him a man; for he was a doer of wonderful works, a teacher of such men as receive the truth with pleasure. He drew over to him both many of the Jews and many of the Gentiles. He was [the] Christ. And when Pilate, at the suggestion of the principal men amongst us, had condemned him to the cross, those that loved him at the first did not forsake him; for he appeared to them alive again the third day; as the divine prophets had foretold these and ten thousand other wonderful things concerning him. And the tribe of Christians, so named from him, are not extinct at this day.

Answer 3

not a word...
But he would have been a dutiful son to Joseph, learning his trade as a carpenter.
That is why, when he began his ministry at age 30, everyone knew him and were astounded.
(Matthew 13:55-56) Is this not the carpenter’s son? Is not his mother called Mary, and his brothers James and Joseph and Simon and Judas? 56 And his sisters, are they not all with us? Where, then, did this man get all these things?”

The Jews were expecting a Messiah, but they thought this one would be a mighty EARTHLY LEADER...one who would free them from the Romans, who ruled Israel at the time. Never did they expect a lowly carpenter's son who preached only peace.
Many had no faith at all in him

Answer 4

30 he started His ministry with the wedding at Canaan... then through to 33...

The bible suggested that Jesus followed in Joseph's foot steps and became a carpenter until He began the ministry God had sent him for.

Answer 5

No...that part of his life is not important to who he was as the Christ (annointed) of God.

Incidentally, his public life began closer to age 30...not 33. The only reference to that silent period is found in Luke 2:52 -- "Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men."

Answer 6

No, which is just one more reason why I, as a Catholic, believe that there is more to Christianity than just what you find in the Bible. Don't get me wrong, the Bible is an indispensable part of it, and was assembled by the Church. But "Sola Scriptura" believers are missing a lot.

Answer 7

The Bible doesn't say for sure, but it is highly implied that He was at home and learning carpentry (some say stone masonry, too) in the family workshop. Happy trails.

Answer 8

Read The Gospel According to Jesus Christ by Jose Saramago, an atheist (and my favorite writer of all time). It's brilliant.

Answer 9

Probably in the temple learning as much as He could of Gods word.

Answer 10

No. The Holy Spirit is silent on this time period.