What does Josephus say about James the brother of Jesus?

Josephus, at least, has not hesitated to testify this in his writings, where he says, “These things happened to the Jews to avenge James the Just, who was a brother of Jesus, that is called the Christ. For the Jews slew him, although he was a most just man.”

What is Josephus in the Bible?

Josephus is certainly among the most enigmatic personages in the history of the Jewish people. He wrote “The Jewish War,” he wrote a history of the Jewish people, and he was commander of the Galilean forces of the army that opposed Rome for two years. Josephus is our Bible, he is our map.

What was Josephus first name?

Yosef ben Matityahu
Flavius Josephus/Full name

Does Josephus mention Jesus in any of his writings?

Yes, Josephus mentions Jesus in two passages. The first reference appears in Antiquities of the Jews, Book 18, Chapter 3: About this time there lived Jesus, a wise man, if indeed one ought to call him a man. For he was one who performed surprising deeds and was a teacher of such people as accept the truth gladly.

Did Josephus write about Jesus or was it a forgery?

The testimony of Josephus in his Antiquities of the Jews speaks of Jesus. But, did Josephus write about Jesus, or was it entirely a forgery? In 18:3:3, Josephus writes, “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.

Who was Josephus and what is he known for?

(1) Josephus was a 1st century Jewish historian who talked about Jesus (and his brother James cf. Antiquities 20.200). (2) This passage (Antiquities 18:63-64) is disputed and likely does contain some Christian interpolations (fancy word for some Christian edits or embellishments).

How many references are there in the Book of Flavius Josephus?

The extant manuscripts of the book Antiquities of the Jews, written by the first-century Jewish historian Flavius Josephus around 93–94 AD, contain two references to Jesus of Nazareth and one reference to John the Baptist.