In this episode of Biblical Archaeology from the Ground Down, we dive into one of the most important historical questions of all time: What does ancient history really say about Jesus?

We explore Flavius Josephus & Jesus and examine the latest scholarship surrounding the famous passages about Christ found in the writings of the first-century Jewish historian. Are these texts authentic? What has recent research clarified—and what myths still linger?

Our guest is Dr. Tom Schmidt, author of the groundbreaking book Josephus and Jesus. In this interview, Dr. Schmidt walks us through his meticulous research, explains why Josephus matters so much for understanding early Christianity, and responds to common objections raised by skeptics. The conversation highlights why careful historical method—not internet soundbites—matters when evaluating ancient evidence.

Books by Dr. Graves available at Amazon. See the list here: https://smyrnaean.blogspot.com

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