Historical Evidences

Archaeological and historical corroboration of biblical accounts

Apostolic Martyrdom as Evidence of Sincere Belief
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Early Church
The willingness of the apostles to die for their testimony of the risen Jesus demonstrates the sincerity of their belief.
Caiaphas Ossuary Discovery
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Named Figures
A 1990 discovery in a Jerusalem burial cave revealed an ornate ossuary inscribed "Yehosef bar Kayafa" — widely identified with the Caiaphas who presided at the trial of Jesus.
Early Church Creedal Formulas
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Early Church
The earliest Christian creeds date to within years of the crucifixion, far too early for legendary development.
Historical Reliability of the Book of Acts
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Textual Evidence
The Book of Acts has been confirmed in dozens of specific historical details by archaeological discoveries.
Non-Biblical References to Jesus
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Extra-Biblical Evidence
Multiple non-Christian ancient sources confirm the historical existence and key facts about Jesus of Nazareth.
The Erastus Inscription at Corinth
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Named Figures
A first-century Latin inscription in the Corinth agora names Erastus, the aedile who laid a pavement at his own expense — widely identified with the Erastus described by Paul as treasurer (οἰκονόμος) of the city.
The Gallio Inscription at Delphi
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Named Figures
A stone fragment at Delphi preserves a letter from the emperor Claudius naming Gallio as proconsul of Achaia — providing the single most important external anchor for dating Paul's ministry in Corinth.
The Resurrection: Historical Case
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Core Evidence
The bodily resurrection of Jesus is supported by multiple independent lines of historical evidence that are difficult to explain by any alternative hypothesis.