What does the historical record say about Jesus?

[jwoodie]

Historical Premise:

Jesus was a real person who claimed to be the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies regarding a messiah for the Jewish people. His preaching offended the Jewish authorities, who caused him to be executed by the Romans. After his death, a small group of his followers spread tales of his resurrection. The Jewish authorities discredited these accounts, but non-Jews were receptive to this message. After his death, the Romans destroyed the Second Temple and the Jewish people were disbanded throughout the Empire. Christianity eventually became the dominant religion of the Western World and remained so for almost two thousand years.

Assumptions:

Jesus sought to reform Judaism by establishing a new covenant with G-d, whom he often referred to as a Heavenly Father. When his preaching was rejected by Jewish authorities, he broadened his message to include non-Jews. He did not condemn the Jewish people, but promised to return in the future. They are still waiting for their messiah, but have not received any new prophesies about when and how this will occur.

Conclusions:

A blending of Roman, Christian and Jewish accounts of Jesus' life and times suggest that he came to redeem the Jews but ended up giving to all people the concept of the worth of the individual. This eventually resulted in the amazing achievements of Western civilization and the recognition of human rights around the world. For these alone, Jesus is the most important person in history.

When and if he will return is a matter of personal belief and speculation.

 

[frigidweirdo]

Historical Premise:

Jesus was a real person who claimed to be the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies regarding a messiah for the Jewish people. His preaching offended the Jewish authorities, who caused him to be executed by the Romans. After his death, a small group of his followers spread tales of his resurrection. The Jewish authorities discredited these accounts, but non-Jews were receptive to this message. After his death, the Romans destroyed the Second Temple and the Jewish people were disbanded throughout the Empire. Christianity eventually became the dominant religion of the Western World and remained so for almost two thousand years.

Assumptions:

Jesus sought to reform Judaism by establishing a new covenant with G-d, whom he often referred to as a Heavenly Father. When his preaching was rejected by Jewish authorities, he broadened his message to include non-Jews. He did not condemn the Jewish people, but promised to return in the future. They are still waiting for their messiah, but have not received any new prophesies about when and how this will occur.

Conclusions:

A blending of Roman, Christian and Jewish accounts of Jesus' life and times suggest that he came to redeem the Jews but ended up giving to all people the concept of the worth of the individual. This eventually resulted in the amazing achievements of Western civilization and the recognition of human rights around the world. For these alone, Jesus is the most important person in history.

When and if he will return is a matter of personal belief and speculation.

Define "historical record". Was the Bible intended as a historical record, or was it intended as a bunch of stories?

 

[Cougarbear]

Define "historical record". Was the Bible intended as a historical record, or was it intended as a bunch of stories?

Give us your opinion? Whatever you say will be your opinion and your opinion only. Just another story by haters of God.

 

[1srelluc]

Or, it just could just be that hard times flush the chumps, and I guess everybody was lookin' for answers back then too.



Just remember, you may be square with the Lord but the State of Mississippi is a bit more hard-nosed.

 

[Crepitus]

What does the historical record say about Jesus?​

I don't think there is one.

 

[Cougarbear]

Historical Premise:

Jesus was a real person who claimed to be the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies regarding a messiah for the Jewish people. His preaching offended the Jewish authorities, who caused him to be executed by the Romans. After his death, a small group of his followers spread tales of his resurrection. The Jewish authorities discredited these accounts, but non-Jews were receptive to this message. After his death, the Romans destroyed the Second Temple and the Jewish people were disbanded throughout the Empire. Christianity eventually became the dominant religion of the Western World and remained so for almost two thousand years.

Assumptions:

Jesus sought to reform Judaism by establishing a new covenant with G-d, whom he often referred to as a Heavenly Father. When his preaching was rejected by Jewish authorities, he broadened his message to include non-Jews. He did not condemn the Jewish people, but promised to return in the future. They are still waiting for their messiah, but have not received any new prophesies about when and how this will occur.

Conclusions:

A blending of Roman, Christian and Jewish accounts of Jesus' life and times suggest that he came to redeem the Jews but ended up giving to all people the concept of the worth of the individual. This eventually resulted in the amazing achievements of Western civilization and the recognition of human rights around the world. For these alone, Jesus is the most important person in history.

When and if he will return is a matter of personal belief and speculation.

There were many Jews who also accepted Jesus Christ. Thousands attended his sermons and followed him. He also commanded his apostles and disciples to take his message to the rest of the world that they could reach. He had other sheep that he went to after his crucifixion and resurrection around the world.

Jesus did not come to redeem the Jews in Israel at the time. I think you are referring to the idea that he came to save them from the Romans in which was not his first mission. Most of the Jews thought that he was the Messiah that would destroy the Romans. But, that was not his purpose. He will destroy the enemies of Israel, which includes those adopted into Israel through Baptism, upon his second coming or mission.

 

[MarathonMike]

Is "The Shroud of Turin" proof of Jesus' existence? That's the only thing I can think of related to him that's part of the historical record.