I've been searching for 23 years the evidence Jesus Christ existed. I havent found one yet. Can anyone help me?

Question

I've been searching for 23 years the evidence Jesus Christ existed. I havent found one yet. Can anyone help me?

Answer 1

The New Testament, obviously, which, contrary to popular belief, isn't a single document but is composed of several documents written around the same time period between the 1st and 2nd centuries. The Gospels each mention Christ as do St. Paul's epistles which allude to events from the Gospels--such as the Mystical Supper.



There are also the Ante-Nicene Fathers, the Didache, and several other early writings of the Church that mention Christ and some of these authors are people who knew the original twelve disciples who in turn knew Christ personally.



And there's the brief mentions in the Roman historical record which, while being much later, do mention Christ. Same for the Jewish Talmud and the Islamic Qur'an which admittedly also came much later.



The issue isn't a lack of historical evidence; it's that most people are too prejudiced to accept evidence that comes from a religious source. But given that Jesus Christ was a religious figure, it's only obvious that the sources about him would be of a religious nature. Asking for non-religious material about Jesus is like asking for non-political/non-military sources about Julius Caesar.

Answer 2

"So show me the body." - Bane, The Dark Knight Rises



Well...if that's the evidence you require, it doesn't exist. There's only the Empty Tomb, traditionally the site of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.



There is more circumstantial evidence. Tombs of his Apoststles. The house of Peter in Capernaum where Jesus performed miracles. The bones of Peter have supposedly been displayed after being found in the Catacombs. The Mathias Ossuary from 40 AD says "Jesus is Jehovah," along with many others, like the recent controversy over the James Ossuary, "James, son of Joseph, brother of Jesus," etc.



Many other evidences of the people he interacted with, eg the Pilate Stone. The Nazareth Inscription is also noteworthy.



Also, the fact that it took 1,800 years for people to start circulating the Zeitgeist stuff.



It's not hard to claim that evidence for Jesus doesn't exist, but it's impossible to prove that claim, since "you can't prove something doesn't exist"!

Answer 3

Even secular non-Christian scholars do not deny that Jesus existed. WHO you believe him to be is another issue - which there is also evidence for, but you'd have to be willing to look at it. The point is that even secular scholars aren't denying his existence.



Josephus doesn't claim to know Jesus, he simply recorded the fact that it was known Jesus existed. (This is what is known as being a historian.)



The Romans actually found Christianity to be a threat, as Caesar was considered to be a god and here was a claim against this belief. They certainly didn't invent this idea and then go around murdering those who did not deny that Jesus was the Son of God.



I'm not sure which verses you are referring to as prophecies in the New Testament that are also found in the Old Testament and don't apply to "a Jesus." Several of the prophecies in the Old Testament were FULFILLED in the New Testament, and if you look at the details, they clearly refer to the person that Jesus was.



What evidence are you looking for to prove that Jesus existed? The same reasons we believe Julius Caesar, George Washington, or any other historical person exist should be the same criteria for why Jesus exited. Even Wikipedia will tell you that most scholars do not debate the existence of Jesus - what people don't agree on was if he really did come to save people from their sins or not.



I'm assuming you want to look at both sides of the argument to make the best decision; if so, a concise source to look at would be "The Case for Christ" - which is available on book or DVD. The DVD is pretty cheap and a consolidated view on why people believe not only in the existence of Jesus, but why they believe he was who he claimed to be.

Answer 4

Have you tried the Biblical account of this person, if you just take a leap of faith then you'll find out. That what you're looking for is part of the physical realm.



Anyway try going to Israel in the garden tomb, you'll find a empty tomb. These days it's hard to find physical evidence of somebody's bones since the actual tomb is empty. He is not a human being anymore but a spiritual being that died for your sins.



Evidence of his existence is in the roman catholic church is hidden some artifacts, the spear that pierced his chest is one of them. Some say the Templar Knights where also responsible for many secret's, just imagine what it would do to the Devil if they found real evidence of Jesus Christ.



There is nothing physical to what you looking for because your spirit needs closure, accept Jesus into your heart and repent of all your sins, may God bless you for seeking the truth, and finding the truth is harder than you think.

Answer 5

History 108 3/4



Mostly all people doubt the Holy Word of God, The Bible.

But This little History lesson will enlighten all.



It starts with the Hittites. And a lack of evidence they ever existed. Then in 1908 a Archaeological discovery was made by John Garstang. The 400 year civilization of the Hittites Empire (1600-1200 BC). Since then so much has been discovered about the Hittite Empire, you can study all you want about them.



And it’s not just The Hittite evidence. All kinds off engraved stones or cylinders from other ancient civilizations verify other Biblical accounts. The Taylor Prism confirms the Assyrian siege of Jerusalem that the Bible describes in 2 Kings 19-19, 2 Chronicles 32, and Isaiah 36-37.



The discovery of the Tel Dan Stele confirms the existence of Israel’s King David. The Cyrus Cylinder records Cyrus of Persia’s decree that allowed Babylonian captives to return to their homes and resume their religious practices. The Moabite Stone proves the events of 2 Kings 3. This stone not only chronicles the rebellion led by Mesha King of Moab but even mentions the name Yahweh.



Jewish and Roman historians referred to the life and works of Jesus. Josephus wrote about Jesus’ miracles. And Pliny the Younger, an ancient ruler, recorded that Christians in his province maintained their belief in and the worship of Jesus even when faced with death. We have evidence that the Gospels were written by apostles or at least in cooperation with them. Irenaeus, a disciple of Polycarp, who was a disciple of the apostle John, Writes: as far as someone inserting into the Bible what they felt like. The Dead Sea Scrolls put that idea to rest. The earliest copies of the New Testament date back to 114 AD.



The Holy Bible 100% accurate.



Earth’s Mass is 6.6 Sextillion tons. What holds it up?

Nothing! It spins on its axis at 1000 miles per hour.

As it hurtles through space in it’s orbit around the Sun.



Nothing = GOD!



For those of you who say, There is no God,Jesus, Sky Daddy, Satan, or Christians. Please go to Biblical Archeology And read some of what you find there. It proves that God is 100% Real. And so is His Holy Word The Bible.Just check out the below sites.



http://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/

http://www.bib-arch.org/bar/

http://www.allaboutarchaeology.org/biblical-archaeology.htm





Thank you.





Chicago Bob

imasinner



There is more joy in Jesus in one day.

Than there is in the World 365/24/7

I know, I tried them both.

Numbers 6:24-26





BTW, Sir Isaac Newton, The father of modern physics, was a committed Christian who

Claimed the Universe’s orderliness came from its Creator.

Answer 6

Nope. No one can help you. If you've been looking for evidence for 23 years, then you're lost. Jesus said, "Seek and ye shall find.". You're seeking a different Jesus than the one I know. The one you seek doesn't exist and never has.

Answer 7

Dear Friend,



Lord willing, while you are still breathing on this side of the grass, perhaps you too, will discover a real personal intimate spiritual relationship with the 'living' God...Jesus Christ and get to 'know' Him...personally.



Tender blessings,

Answer 8

The 3 largest religions in the world all accept that there was a man named Jesus on the earth, Christianity, Judaism and Islam all accept Jesus was here but all have different views on the person. Other than the 3 major religions the romans and jews have told of a man named Jesus many times and we also have things like the Shroud of Turin which are apeculated to be the burial cloth of Christ.

Answer 9

Those who with humble faith ask Jesus Christ into their heart and life are soon, maybe immediately! know wonderful changes and a new awareness of spiritual t realities like Joy and Peace that is not like the ordinary uplifting feelings in life. My husband suddenly became quite a different person when he encountered Christ.!



Christ is a way to God and God communicates in many ways.



Without the life, death and resurrection of Jesus there would have been no Christian Church nor the miracles that some churches and individuals experience by Christ's power through the Holy Spirit of God who is alive in every true believer.

Answer 10

You have not searched very hard. There is a first century historian Titus Flavius Josephus who mentions Jesus and his crucifixion He does not mention the resurrection. There are other mentions of Jesus as a man that was a Rabbi or teacher that had a large following. Jesus was not what the Christian church and the Gospel stories make him out to be. His disciples and other followers had about 30 years (a generation in that time) to make this teacher out to be the savior before the first Gospel, Mark, was written.

Answer 11

You ask if anyone can help you. There are billions of Christians who can help you find evidence of Jesus's existence if you are willing to listen. Every true Christian can tell you how the Holy Spirit convicted them of their need for a Savior and that Jesus Christ is that Savior and in order to know Him as Savior you must admit your sinfulness, make a conscious decision to turn from your sins (Repent) and by Faith trust Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. Now you have my evidence even though to you it's hearsay but it can be real to you if you truly seek it. Trust Him as Savior it's Heaven. Do nothing it's hell, Your choice

Answer 12

You obviously don't accept the Bible even though the dead sea scrolls have demonstrated it is totally accurate and has not been tampered with. Also there is the secular historian Josephus as well as the writings of the early Church fathers some of which were close to the disciples themselves who all gave testimony to the ministry of Jesus Christ. Your statement about there being no evidence is totally asinine.

Answer 13

If you've really been searching that long, maybe you simply don't qualify to have found the evidence, try working on your attitude, as such a discovery is always dependent upon two things proper study and the right attitude.

Answer 14

The historic evidence that the man Jesus existed is pretty good. Even to the point that Mr Richard Dawkins speaks of him as having existed.



Whether you believe all the other stuff said about him is another matter, but his existence is generally accepted. But you don't have to accept it. Of course not.

Answer 15

The Bible was written centuries ago. God chose men to write the Bible. Although it was written by men, God was the one who inspired it and told the men what to write.



There is one who dwells above the circle [or literately speaking: the sphere] of the earth. - Isaiah 40:22



People in the early 1400's usually thought that the earth was flat or some even thought that the earth was carried on the back of a gigantic elephant! The Bible was written centuries ago. Who would have knew that the earth was a sphere? God the creator of everything including the earth of course! That is one scripture that can help us to think about when we are unsure that the Bible is actually accurate.



To help answer your question if you think about it, There is many many many scriptures about Jesus and his life. God is the one who inspired the Bible and the only thing that God cannot do is lie. (Titus 1:2) So he cannot lie about Jesus' (his own son) existence.

Answer 16

There is some evidence that George Washington existed.

But, even with songs and stories about it happening, there is scant evidence that he actually did test out a gift hatchet by chopping down his father's favorite cherry tree.



There is some evidence that Davy Crockett existed.

But, even with songs and stories about it happening, there is scant evidence that he actually did kill a bear when he was a child only 3 years of age.



Heroes DO tend to have legends made up about them.



There is some evidence that Jesus of Nazareth existed.

But, even with songs and stories about it happening, there is scant evidence that he actually did become the Risen Christ.



How about simply contacting some people who claim the Risen Christ still exists, and running a five-minute experiment?

Ask them to read this, which is my standard, pasted in response.



........................



Let us pretend to agree, for as long as it takes to read my complete answer, that the Bible was not made up by people LYING about what Jesus really did, and what Jesus really said.



1 Cor 15:3-8

The Risen Christ can appear to people without damaging them physically and spiritually, and without harming their faith or free will.



Matt 18:19-20

Wherever two or more are gathered in His name, He is there.

And whatever you ask of the Father, will be done.



So, gather a few other believers, in the Name of Jesus, and He will be there (invisibly).

Then, ask of the Father, in the name of Jesus, that Jesus be allowed to physically appear,.



And if you post a video of it on Youtube, then everybody will know.



But, if the Bible was lying about what Jesus can do, and/or about what Jesus really promised, then Jesus will not show up.

And if He doesn't show up, what excuses might you muster, which do NOT contradict the words on the pages in your Bible?



........................................

Answer 17

There is more circumstantial evidence. Tombs of his Apoststles. The house of Peter in Capernaum where Jesus performed miracles. The bones of Peter have supposedly been displayed after being found in the Catacombs. The Mathias Ossuary from 40 AD says "Jesus is Jehovah," along with many others, like the recent controversy over the James Ossuary, "James, son of Joseph, brother of Jesus," etc.

Answer 18

Dear Friend,



Lord willing, while you are still breathing on this side of the grass, perhaps you too, will discover a real personal intimate spiritual relationship with the 'living' God...Jesus Christ and get to 'know' Him...personally.



Tender blessings,

Answer 19

Dear Friend,



Lord willing, while you are still breathing on this side of the grass, perhaps you too, will discover a real personal intimate spiritual relationship with the 'living' God...Jesus Christ and get to 'know' Him...personally.



Tender blessings,

Answer 20

There is no hard evidence that Jesus was the virgin-born son of God. But there is enough evidence around that a Jewish religious teacher of that name got himself crucified. Many Roman and Jewish writers report on it. How his body disappeared from the tomb is unknowable, but the tomb exists and I personally am convinced that his shroud was preserved (as evidence, genuine or fake), taken to Constantinople just before the Arabs entered Jerusalem and stolen by the Venetians when they plundered Constantinople during the Fourth Crusade, and ended up in Milan.

Answer 21

Where did you travel to? Who have you spoken to? What have you read? Have you been to the Holy Land? Have you been to Jerusalem? Bethelem? All of Israel? Have you studied the Bible with biblical scholars and theologians? Have you taken theology courses? Have you ever spoken to Jews that believe in Jesus, "Jews for Jesus"? Do all that for the next 23 yrs and get back to me and we'll talk. Add in a daily prayer life too. And studies of Peter and Paul. And St. Augustine of Hippo can help also.

Answer 22

simple misdirection being employed...the historical Christ was actually Tutankhamen, the son of Akhenaton and Nefertiti..

The other 'Jesus' Christ so popularly known was an invention of the Arius Calpernius Piso family and Flavius Josephus who altered the stories of Egyptian Mystery system...

Answer 23

In 2006, the book 'Jesus and Archaeology' said: "No reputable scholar today questions that a Jew named Jesus, son of Joseph lived; most readily admit that we now know a considerable amount about his actions and his basic teachings."

The Bible portrays Jesus as a real person. It provides the names of his ancestors and immediate family. (Matthew 1:1; 13:55) It also gives the names of prominent rulers who were contemporaries of Jesus. (Luke 3:1,2) Those details allow researchers to verify the accuracy of the Bible accounts.

Answer 24

Hate to give an appeal to authority, but just to save time, essentially all credible New Testament scholars agree that Jesus existed and died via crucifixion by Pilate. The details of his ministry have much more grey area, but pretty much everyone agrees on those two facts, even skeptics. Dissenters are very much like biologists who deny evolution, they don't really have much of a place in critical scholarship.

Answer 25

There isn't any. There is NO corroborating evidence from first century history... of any kind... that any of the things claimed in the New Testament ever took place. None. No one in history even mentions the stories of Jesus until hundreds of years after it supposedly happened. You'd think of the thousands of historians, scribes, merchants, soldiers, and government officials in that area at the time, someone would have written a word about the supposedly most important event in humanity. Nothing. Silence.



Virgin births, infanticide, stars in the east, walking on water, raising dead people, the crucifixion, earthquakes, eclipses, Jewish saints rising from the dead.... NONE of this is written about anywhere by anyone who lived at that time. It... is.... mythology.



The virgin birth... the first and last in the history of the world... is not even mentioned in the books of Mark or John, nor is it mentioned in any of the letters of Paul, who, by the way, never even met Jesus.

Answer 26

Have you tried a history book?



The Consensus among historians is the Gospels and writings of Paul are historical documents. There is in fact a wealth of evidence for Jesus as a historical figure. More so than almost any other historical figure contemporary for his time. Your question only demonstrates ignorance of how history is practiced.

Answer 27

Some years back there were some papers or tablets found near Israel that said, James, the brother of Jesus, the son of Joseph. You may have to do a search for the material.

Answer 28

Sorry, there is no evidence! at best he was a little known jew who proclaimed to be the second coming or never existed at all! if all the crap they said in the bible were true, i think the native Americans would have heard about before Columbus was even thought of! But nope! the first mention of Jesus was written by people 100 years after the fact by people who was never even alive or met jesus. all 12 apostles are fake, moses and noah are fake as well. see a pattern? THE BIBLE IS A MYTH

Answer 29

I dunno, but twenty centuries after this life of Jesus has been reported each century has more and more of his followers. It seems as though the evidence comes to people after they make the "leap" of faith to follow his way that these people "see" the evidence of Jesus. Sort of like diving into a lake, one finds they have a need to keep swimming, enjoy the water, and claim they never want to be the way they were. Reason isn't a very easy way to find Jesus, because it is really stupid to be a follower of Jesus because it is much easier to be rich and have the "good" life rather than following Jesus's way of the cross.

Answer 30

You should ask the millions or billions of people He has helped and is still helping. He has saved me from disaster on Earth many times. There are secular accounts of the many of His followers in the first Century that were executed rather than deny Him. They wouldn't have done that if they didn't knoe He was real.

Answer 31

A human being cannot think of a completely new being without refrence or pre existence of anything else. A dragon for example has scales like a fish, breathes fire which pre exists etc. Try to think of anything mythical and it is always refrenced back to something that pre exists. This is why we cant think of new colors that people who have been to heaven and back describe. Because it hasnt pre existed in this world. Jesus Christ cannot be thought of out of random thought if a being like him has not pre existed.

Answer 32

Basically you will never secure 'proof' in this life. No matter how much you read and study the Bible or other texts it comes down to the proposition that Christianity is a Faith, i.e one has to take on trust the teachings of the Bible and believe, in the absence of proof.

Answer 33

Nobody can help you and I wonder what you could possibly do for 23 years to find evidence. Now as I understand it there is some evidence, but it was a long time ago and evidence of such is scarce if any.

Answer 34

Your search is over. He is only a prayer away. Just say,

"Jesus, if you are real, forgive me of my sins and come

into my life. I have been searching for you but I need you

to reveal yourself to me, as you have billions of Christians

for many centuries now. I have enough intelligence to know

that billions of people can't all be delusional, Amen."



You'll probably want to kick yourself for wasting all of those

years, while he was so close all of that time.



If you don't want to do it that way; you are guaranteed to meet

him, face to face one day, regardless.

Answer 35

Not to be had. A fruitless search. You either take what's there (slim pickins) or give Jesus a big "maybe", because that's the best you'll ever do.

Answer 36

Even if you could find some evidence to your satisfaction for existence of Jesus, what difference will it make to you? Instead you must understand exactly who You are? You perceive your physical body, feel your mind and know your intellectual capacity and your identification with the body mind and intellect constitute your ego. Who is knowing all these four entities in you? When you thus come to know the pure consciousness that you are free from body mind and intellect, all your problems will end and you will be every peaceful and happy/biss. THINK please.

Answer 37

There is no historical evidence for the NT Jesus. The story is completely made up by the Romans, and there was nothing involving Christianity prior to about the year 96 CE, right after Domitian was killed. All of those so-called prophecies in the NT can be found in the OT, and none of those apply to a Jesus. Some people try to claim that "the Talmud" mentions Jesus, but they do not say which Talmud. Others try to claim Josephus knew Jesus, but Josephus could not have known Jesus even if he had been real because Josephus was not born until 39 CE. Josephus was an alias used by the Roman aristocrat Marcus Arrius Calpurinus Piso . There are many names related to the story which are nothing but alias names used by the Romans who wrote it. Jesus was nothing but an invented composite character. The entire story is false, but yes there are some true persons mentioned in the story, but that is not evidence for Jesus. Believers do not know about this because they rely upon their preachers and priests to feed lies to them and they are then fooled into believing. The NT was not written for intelligent persons, but for the ignorant, and it is sad that at the end of 2014 that ignorance remains within many persons. No there is not any historical evidence for the NT Jesus.

Answer 38

Here's some help: don't waste another 23 years looking for something that doesn't exist.

Answer 39

Wow this is a long time. first understand the difference between science and faith. When it comes to science you do the experiment first and then get the result, but with Christianity you have to believe first and then you will see Christ. btw the very existence of the Church is also evident of Christ but the best way to discover Christ is like I described before.

Answer 40

The Shroud of Turin is probably the burial cloth of Jesus. Contrary to the doctored carbon dating, look up why it's faulty, you'll see that everything about the Shroud of Turin is miraculous. Sometimes mimicked, but never duplicated. A true mystery, and will continue to stay that way. But in the end, you can find Jesus for real within your heart.

Answer 41

In the Bible is where you will find the evidence that Jesus lived on earth. It was written and prophesied thousands of years before his arrival the city where he would be born, Bethlehem, in the Book of Mikeah in the Bible--Hebrew Scriptures. Another prove of a Bible prophecy. No one can be born in the city of his choice.

Answer 42

You have wasted 23 years, because many, many men have written about Jesus. So many have acknowledged him that only an ......

would say there is no evidence that Jesus existed. Have you ever considered the Jewish people? Why do you think the whole world is coming against Israel? Jealousy!!! Jesus is the child of a Jewish mother and a Divine Father known as God. The prophets of God who knew Noah prophesied the coming of Jesus the Messiah to Israel and Savior of the Entire World. Isaiah even told us what He would be called. One of His titles is "the mighty God" and another one is "the Prince of Peace." Mankind so believed in Jesus that time was split BC/AD because of Christ Jesus.



I doubt if you can be helped, so keep believing that Jesus did not exist because it is probably too late for you to change now.

Answer 43

you look at research from non bias biblical historians such as Bart Ehrman who use to be a Christian but isn't now. he's covered it in his books and even on youtube. you can't pick people who have an agenda either way to prove or disprove the existence of Jesus. also, you have to separate the historical Jesus from the mythological Jesus Christ.

Answer 44

There's all sorts of proof. Unfortunately, it is imaginary.



Religious crazies do not accept the truth of this statement,

but their opinions always lack credibility, don't they?



They are such trusting souls.

Answer 45

You can start by reading the Holy Bible, and then you can read the Holy Koran. The Koran has more references to Jesus than it does of Mohammed.



Are you really looking of proof of Jesus, or are you looking for reasons to avoid accepting Jesus?



Also, The Shroud of Turin - Evidence it is authentic. Scientist can not explain how this image was put into the burial cloth of Jesus.

https://search.yahoo.com/search;_ylt=AwrBTzyD45JUTR4ALxdXNyoA;_ylc=X1MDMjc2NjY3OQRfcgMyBGZyA2hwLWF2YXN0BGdwcmlkA3JtNXowVzc5VHl5UUxNUVhYMDJZbkEEbl9yc2x0AzAEbl9zdWdnAzYEb3JpZ2luA3NlYXJjaC55YWhvby5jb20EcG9zAzAEcHFzdHIDBHBxc3RybAMEcXN0cmwDMjMEcXVlcnkDIGJ1cmlhbCBjbG90aCBvZiBKZXN1cy4EdF9zdG1wAzE0MTg5MTI4MjY-?p=+burial+cloth+of+Jesus.&fr2=sb-top-search&fr=hp-avast&type=odc179&fp=1

Answer 46

there is no hard evidence jesus actually existed but is highly likely he did. however the NT gospels are just a few arbitrarily selected propaganda texts of orally transmitted stories of the dozen or so that were available when the NT was compiled around 300 years after jesus died. they were written several decades after jesus died by people who had never seen or met jesus so we have no idea what jesus may have actually said or done

Answer 47

It's the message, not the messenger. Read Matthew 25 35-45.... that says it all!

Answer 48

There are no serious historians who doubt the authenticity of Jesus.

By no means all accept the Christian vbiew of His divinity but that is another issue.

One can only wonder at the depth of your research

Answer 49

There aren't any contemporaneous accounts (written at the time of his life) of Jesus Christ's existence.

Answer 50

So, you started your search in 1991? Is that right? That would have been the year of our Lord, 1991. You were probably born in one of His other years, and your paycheck probably has 2014 on it somewhere. That would be another one of His years.

Answer 51

Nobody can help with that. Jesus is a man-made fictional character, like Yosemite Sam.

Hard to prove that's real, but we can still write about him.

Answer 52

You will be more successful in searching for evidence that Batman existed. Both fictional characters, one slightly more modern.

Answer 53

the purest form of proof and evidence is not found by atheists, or unbelievers, even thoughs that are not sincere. the kingdom of God is not for the unlcean. its for those that are covered by the atonement of Jesus. which means we have to obey Him and the commandments of God and show our repentance and love. to see any various manifestation or visions of jesus is only part of the proof. miracles are proof whether you agree or not and pure testimony is not ancecdotal stories. testimony is truth, even ans a true believer believes it. thats the proof to a world that will confess their sins and forsake them.

Answer 54

Pick up a Bible Sherlock. Its a book. Has several chapters about people that knew him. How do you know about Julius Casear, George Washington or Napoleon? Books.

Answer 55

< found one yet.>>



Really? 23 years and you haven't found what you're looking for? Doesn't bode well for your search-technique. You have certainly WASTED a lot of time.





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All I can say is that you're looking for the wrong thing.

Answer 56

There is no evidence, it's like a children's story - you must imagine it.

Answer 57

The Shroud of Turin is the best evidence . Impossible to fake it .

Answer 58

even if you live 100 years you will never find evidence, try to believe in Jesus and call him , he is the only one who can show you the evidence

Answer 59

Well that was a waste of 23 years. I can show proof that religion is a pile of crap if that helps.



Chimp vs Human.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zsXP8qeFF6A

Answer 60

You've "found" quite a bit, you just keep ignoring it because of your own bias.

Answer 61

Research Lee Strobel, who was am atheist until he decided to prove Jesus was not real. The end of his conclusive study brought him to the saving knowledge that Jesus was indeed born, lived 33+ years, died on a cross, and rose again from the dead. Don't lwt doubt and unbelief cause you to spend eternity in the lake of fire, your life is worth far more to God than that! Romans 10:8-10 is how you can be born again. A challenge: ask Jesus to reveal Himself to you, and if you ask sincerely, watch and see what He will do. Romans 10:8-10 is how anyone can be born again.

PS. The real question should be; are you really wanting to know the truth, because God's word says that if you search for Him with all your heart you will find Him.

Answer 62

You can look for the historical Jesus, or you can find the Christ in the landscape and the faces of the society in which you live and understand. It may be a global, or a personal and private 'vision.'

Answer 63

There was a man by the name of Simon Greenleaf, a professor at Harvard Law School. He authored a 3-volume work called Treatise on the Law of Evidence. It's still the definitive reference in the classroom and courtroom 160 years after its publication. Greenleaf used this to examine the testimonies of the four Gospel writers and judged them to be truthful and accurate beyond a reasonable doubt. By their own testimony Jesus of Nazareth is God in the flesh, He was crucified, died, was buried and rose again three days later. Greenleaf was an atheist turned evangelist. His findings are detailed in his work: Testimony of the Evangelists which is available online at http://law2.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/ftrials/jesus/greenleaf.html



This same law school website also has a page listing the secular sources that refer to Jesus of Nazareth: http://law2.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/ftrials/jesus/nonchristianaccounts.html

Answer 64

Jesus probably existed but everything said about him is Roman mythology.

Answer 65

There is evidence of Cesar existing. There are even coins with his image. He mentioned the existence of Jesus Christ and it is recorded in history. You should do a more indebt "search", but not just to get head knowledge, let the evidence affect your heart, and even pray for wisdom. :)

Answer 66

Thousands of christians willing to die before recanting their belief and trust in Jesus. Nobody would have done this if there was any doubts about his coming and subsequent sacrifice.

Answer 67

If you truly search and are open to where the path leads, you will find what you are looking for.

Answer 68

There is no evidence. This Must be born a seed in your heart . And soon you will KNOW Christ. For faith is a magical thing and jesus knew that men need faith to project Ideal circumstances in the Future. This is faith. There is no evidence. Just a dream.

Answer 69

There s a really interesting book called A Case For Christ where a dude in Chicago who was reporting on this vary thing. He s athiest. So, check it out. I love your question. God always nears people who have the courage to say, "SHOW ME! GO AHEAD...SHOW ME!". Have a GREAT day.

Answer 70

QUESTION: Was Jesus really a historical person?

ANSWER: Yes. Secular historians, including Josephus and Tacitus of the first century, mention Jesus as a historical figure. More important, the Gospels convincingly show that Jesus was a real person, not a fictional character. The record is specific and detailed in stating time and place. For example, Gospel writer Luke mentions seven ruling officials—whose names have been corroborated by secular historians—in order to establish the year Jesus began his ministry.—Luke 3:1, 2, 23.

Additional research: The New Encyclopædia Britannica (1987) states: “Independent accounts prove that in ancient times even the opponents of Christianity never doubted the historicity of Jesus.” What are some of these independent accounts? According to the Jewish scholar Joseph Klausner, there is the testimony of the early Talmudic writings. (Jesus of Nazareth, page 20) There is also the testimony of the first-century Jewish historian Josephus. For example, he describes the stoning of James, identifying him as “the brother of Jesus who was called the Christ.”—Jewish Antiquities, XX, [ix, 1].

6 In addition, there is the testimony of early Roman historians, especially that of the highly regarded Tacitus. He wrote early in the second century about “a class hated for their abominations, called Christians by the populace. Christus [Christ], from whom the name [Christian] had its origin, suffered the extreme penalty during the reign of Tiberius at the hands of one of our procurators.” (The Annals, XV, XLIV) Viewing the evidence that Jesus was a historical person as overwhelming, the French philosophical moralist of the 18th century, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, testified: “The history of Socrates, which nobody presumes to doubt, is not so well attested as that of Jesus Christ.”



I hope this has helped you. If you want to do more investigation, I suggest you go to jw.org there is a lot of researched material on the website.

Answer 71

There are historical records and accounts, mainly from the Roman Empire, that confirm that the man existed. Many non-theological books have been written and studies have been conducted based off of this information in attempts to confirm the existence of Jesus 'the man.' One notable attempt was done by TV personality Bill O'Reilly and historian Martin Dugard, with the release of Killing Jesus.

Answer 72

If you want proof outside the bible, research shows that scholars have a solid basis for believing that Jesus existed. Regarding the references made by first- and second-century historians to Jesus and the early Christians, the Encyclopedia Britannica, 2002 Edition, says: “These independent accounts prove that in ancient times even the opponents of Christianity never doubted the historicity of Jesus, which was disputed for the first time and on inadequate grounds at the end of the 18th, during the 19th, and at the beginning of the 20th centuries.”

But from the biblical point of view, the apostle John wrote: “He that has seen it has borne witness, and his witness is true, and that man knows he tells true things, in order that you also may believe.”—John 19:35. People who saw Jesus while he was alive on earth, witnessed his death, and observed his resurrection could verify the Gospel accounts.- Acts 2:22

Answer 73

Most people accept Christianity as proof enough.

The Gospels record the major significant events.

Answer 74

May I suggest reading...The Case for Christ by author Lee Strobel. Many historians have also recorded Christ existence as well.

Answer 75

Jesus gives you evidence of his existence when you believe and follow him, persevere through trial, and live a righteous life. Evidence of God is EARNED by those who prove themselves to God. For me it took 11 years of suffering and 6 years of service to God under intense and extreme tribulation before I stopped doubting God's existence as I began to see God's evidence in my life on a constant and daily / weekly basis.

Answer 76

There is no proof and its just ludicrous to believe there are no evidence even though some of the greatest minds in Judaism lived then.

Answer 77

Sure.

You can start with the Bible.

If for some reason you don't think that is evidence, try this:

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/evidence

Answer 78

No. Only God can. I know him. The only way is to ask.

Answer 79

sorta like Bigfoot or the Lochness Monster or crop circles...all made up.

Answer 80

...would you believe un-refuted eyewitness testimony from someone who was actually there with Him...?

Answer 81

What books have you searched in? God's Inpired and Holy Word (BIBLE) mentioned THE SON OF GOD often, and I pray you will get serious and find the truth..........Attend churches that teach the Bible, Classes where you can learn, mix with people of Belief in Christ...........Keep Searching but in right books.

Answer 82

Did you try to search historical records? His life and death are a clear matter historically

documented. His resurrection is usually what unbelievers "try: to disprove...but it is one of

the easiest events to prove as well, since so manyh eye witnesses clearly saw Him after

his death. That too is a matter of historical records.



Then, the whole New Testament was written by only eye witnesses who lived with Him, ate

with Him, followed Him for three years of his public ministry and later all died with terribible

deaths rather than deny His existence...would you die that way for a lie? I wouldn't!



And those who have chosen to believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God and have

invited Him into their lives, can personally witness to how He works in their own lives.

Read John 3;16, and John 24:6.

Answer 83

Horus born on December 25th Egypt 3000-BC and born of Isis Mary virgin under a star in the east adorned by three kings. Baptized at 30 and had 12 disciples. He performed miracles like healing the sick and walking on water. Horus was called by many names such as The Truth; The good shepherd; Gods anointed son; the Lamb of God; the Light and many more. After being betrayed by Teflon Horus was crucified buried for three day and thus resurrected.



Greece-1200 BC- Attis born of a virgin on Dec. 25 and crucified placed in a tom for three days and resurrected.



India 900 BC Krishna born of Devaki a virgin mother born under a star in the east performed miracles; resurrected.



Greece 500 BC- Dionysus born of a virgin on Dec. 25 performed miracles called King of Kings; traveling teacher and turned water into wine. Dionysus known names were Gods only begotten son; The Alpha and Omega and many others and at death were resurrected.



Persia 1200-BC Mithra born on Dec. 25 of a virgin had 12 disciples performed miracles dead for three days and resurrected. Also know by the Truth; the light and many others; worshiped on Sunday. Over forty others with similar stories are recorded. Where have you heard this story before? This is how it all got started:



The Greatest Story Ever Told - Part 1 of 3 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kla-BcN8u…

Answer 84

no I don't think so. But there is something called FAITH , which means you don't need every freaking thing proven to you

Answer 85

Don't feel too bad, Christians have been failing to find evidence of him for centuries.

Answer 86

What do you think it means, when God told Moses "Nobody can see me and yet live"?



You can only 'perceive' God, never "see", not even a trace of Him.

Answer 87

You were looking in the wrong place.

You can find Jesus by looking for Him in church or in denominations or what ever religions you tried.

You cant find him in the forest or in the city.

The only place where you can start looking for Him to find Him would be Bible.

Joh 5:39 Ye search the scriptures, because ye think that in them ye have eternal life; and these are they which bear witness of me;

Answer 88

Its actually very simple. Read 2 Corinthians 4:4. Are you one of the blind?

Answer 89

I think we have to accept that wealth of material, much of it produced shortly after the events were said to have happened does indicate that there was a person who was preaching etc. We do know that at the time there were a number of young men preaching their ideas and it is possible that Jesus was one of them. However it seems that the stories about his preaching while based on an actual event have been embroidered with invented miracles and events that did not actually happen. It would appear that the whole story of the birth of Jesus and his boyhood has been made up. The prediction was that the messiah would be born in bethlehem so a story was made up involving a census that never happened to say the Jesus was born in bethlehem. And of course there is translation and rewriting problems. It is obvious like a lot of stories in the bible the birth story is made up

Answer 90

The Quran, which took approximately 23 years for its 'revelation', is the only existing piece of evidence for the existence of Jesus Christ, which even dared challenge its adversaries to disprove it if they can. Go read and study the Quran and see whether you can deny Jesus, the prophet.

Answer 91

The history is good for you, the science is good for you, and the modern history as well. But here is wisdom:"But if from thence thou shalt seek the LORD thy God, thou shalt find [him], if thou seek him with all thy heart and with all thy soul." - The Word of God.

Answer 92

Lmfao all this religious bullshit, SURPRISE EVERYBODY, HE'S FAKE LOL.

Answer 93

Pontias Pilate is well documented as being the roman leader of Judea at that time. His wife and son were aware of Jesus and advised Pontias to not condemn Jesus to death.

Answer 94

The writings of Josephus and Tacitus mention Jesus as a real person. The Bible itself is a credible source, since it gives detail about his lineage,(Luke 3:23-38) the rulers during that time, etc. Also, just for the record, the Bible is from Jehovah himself, who cannot lie.(2 Tim.3:16, Titus 1:1 & 2)

Answer 95

Where have you been looking? In Israel, I hope, with a shovel and a brush

Answer 96

Easy. Archeology.

Answer 97

He's standing right behind you wearing a ski mask and brandishing a chainsaw. Oh, wait. That's not Jesus. Run!

Answer 98

There is no historical evidence that jesus ever existed. If you are looking for proof, there is none.

Answer 99

SEEK ME and FIND ME WHEN you SEEK ME WITH ALL YOUR HEART. (Jeremiah 29:11-13) Turn around from facing the world, and face God the Son Jesus Christ. Walk into His Light, and ASK JESUS TO REVEAL HIMSELF TO YOU.



Then say this to Your Creator who paid for all your sins WITH HIS BLOOD on the Cross:



A SINNER'S PRAYER: (Jesus will know if you mean this from your Heart)



“Jesus, I admit that I am a Sinner. I no longer want to live the way I have been living, with my back to You and my face to the world. I REPENT of being my Own Lord and running my life according to what I THINK and sinning against you. I SURRENDER CONTROL OF MY LIFE TO YOU, JESUS, FOR YOU TO USE FOR WHATEVER YOUR PLAN IS FOR MY LIFE. God the Son Jesus Christ, I believe that You died on the Cross for all of my sins; my past, present, and future sins, to save me from being separated from You and God the Father, forever. Jesus, please forgive me for ALL of my sins. Please wash me pure and clean of ALL MY SINS, instantly and forevermore, in your Shed Blood on the Cross for me. Jesus, please be MY LORD of my life, and RUN MY LIFE from now on. I give my life to YOU, MY LORD JESUS CHRIST. I SURRENDER ALL TO YOU, Jesus. Please Save Me. Amen.”

Answer 100

Unless God does a work of transformation on your heart, no amount of evidence will satisfy you.

Answer 101

The evidence is in the bible. ONLY God can change your heart and make you believe. We cannot do anything..

Answer 102

It is believed that he was resurrected and he would come back at the on the last hours of earth.

Answer 103

Cell memory, spirit (soul), living outside, your search is swallow end of pool. Do you know how to swim?

Answer 104

No, no one can help you since the evidence is as plain as it can be.

Answer 105

Your question is very valid. I want to invite you to visit jw.org. This website will answer any Bible based questions you may have.

Answer 106

Nope.

Answer 107

Read the New Testament.

Answer 108

jesus christ means those who believe in the names of god made by the spirit of god maintained thru his preacher jesus [mark of the beast of god]] mark verse 1: This is the beginning of the gospel of jesus christ...[we already know its the beginning since its the first verse is why this seems odd because he hides that he is writing about [jesus] .as the beginning of jesus- christ. but the only son that can be gotten is the lord jesus christ[lord love reached sees for the other two[3 wise men] what the spirit says you see and not see thru your question is that..faith[christ] only has the names of god made behind by the church[jesus] to believe in at both directions now because lord reached on the right side is mans highest title[love] and must then be called as his first name now so the lord walked on water and went back to be where jesus is at the left side as two confuse us now and christ[faith] now only has space next to believe in as the same names of god that jesus behind already made for us[hes us].[ faith in god] only functions as faith in love which is the right hand of god[love sees as god] love does not fit after god or below faith but only between. Jesus christ baptises into lord that is missing to faith[lord jesus christ] highest name reached last must be called first[lord] [gen 6 is all six seals all the way to lord][christ is midst] we say, "thru faith" because its the middle...reborn christian[faith returned] is now understood as two ways to do. When jesus crosses to christ[jesus christ] it is re born into christ as a reborn christian. But then christ baptises into lord on the right side and this is also reborn christian[christ is middle relative to both sides as reborn christ part as part of both sides joined one at a time[jesus joins christ[born at christ as reborn christian..then [jesus]christ is born into lord[lord jesus christ] as reborn christian again into lord reveals why its called re born..gen 6 as all six seals..

Answer 109

Strange I never knew He was Lost ??

Answer 110

You'll meet Him one day...

Answer 111

Sorry he is busy making me tamales

Answer 112

Poor you?



Hope it helps.

Answer 113

There is overwhelming evidence for the existence of Jesus Christ, both in secular and biblical history. Perhaps the greatest evidence that Jesus did exist is the fact that literally thousands of Christians in the first century A.D., including the twelve apostles, were willing to give their lives as martyrs for Jesus Christ



The New Testament contains hundreds of references to Jesus Christ. There are those who date the writing of the Gospels to the second century A.D., more than 100 years after Jesus' death. Even if this were the case (which we strongly dispute), in terms of ancient evidences, writings less than 200 years after events took place are considered very reliable evidences. Further, the vast majority of scholars (Christian and non-Christian) will grant that the Epistles of Paul (at least some of them) were in fact written by Paul in the middle of the first century A.D., less than 40 years after Jesus' death. In terms of ancient manuscript evidence, this is extraordinarily strong proof of the existence of a man named Jesus in Israel in the early first century A.D.



In fact, we can almost reconstruct the gospel just from early non-Christian sources: Jesus was called the Christ (Josephus), did “magic,” led Israel into new teachings, and was hanged on Passover for them (Babylonian Talmud) in Judea (Tacitus), but claimed to be God and would return (Eliezar), which his followers believed, worshipping Him as God (Pliny the Younger).



The first-century Roman Tacitus, who is considered one of the more accurate historians of the ancient world, mentioned superstitious “Christians” (from Christus, which is Latin for Christ), who suffered under Pontius Pilate during the reign of Tiberius. Suetonius, chief secretary to Emperor Hadrian, wrote that there was a man named Chrestus (or Christ) who lived during the first century (Annals 15.44).



Flavius Josephus is the most famous Jewish historian. In his Antiquities he refers to James, “the brother of Jesus, who was called Christ.” Pliny the Younger, in Letters 10:96, recorded early Christian worship practices including the fact that Christians worshiped Jesus as God and were very ethical, and he includes a reference to the love feast and Lord’s Supper. The Babylonian Talmud (Sanhedrin 43a) confirms Jesus' crucifixion on the eve of Passover and the accusations against Christ of practicing sorcery and encouraging Jewish apostasy.



According to a quote from Bart Erhman, regarding the existence of Jesus, "With respect to Jesus, we have numerous, independent accounts of his life in the sources lying behind the Gospels (and the writings of Paul) -- sources that originated in Jesus' native tongue Aramaic and that can be dated to within just a year or two of his life (before the religion moved to convert pagans in droves). Historical sources like that are is pretty astounding for an ancient figure of any kind. Moreover, we have relatively extensive writings from one first-century author, Paul, who acquired his information within a couple of years of Jesus' life and who actually knew, first hand, Jesus' closest disciple Peter and his own brother James. If Jesus did not exist, you would think his brother would know it. One may well choose to resonate with the concerns of our modern and post-modern cultural despisers of established religion (or not). But surely the best way to promote any such agenda is not to deny what virtually every sane historian on the planet -- Christian, Jewish, Muslim, pagan, agnostic, atheist, what have you -- has come to conclude based on a range of compelling historical evidence. Whether we like it or not, Jesus certainly existed." Source: "Did Jesus Exist?: The Historical Argument for Jesus of Nazareth,"



"Some of the earliest manuscript fragments of the New Testament are the John Rylands Fragment, Chester Beatty Papyrus and the Bodmer Papyrus which were written between 50-100AD. Copies of these papyri were reproduced in 125-200AD, meaning that the time span between the originals and the copies still in existence today is 29 years to 130 years, putting all these manuscripts beings written anywhere from 50-100 years after the death of Jesus Christ. Now some may object and say “Hold on! These manuscripts were written years after Jesus died. There’s no way they could be reliable!” But any expert on ancient documents would disagree.

Let’s look at some of the more famous and universally accepted historical documents and see how they match up with the Bible:

Plato — Plato wrote his works from 427-347 BC. The earliest manuscript copy of Plato’s writing in existence today was written in 900 AD. That is 1,200 years after Plato’s death! And there are only 2 copies of these manuscripts in existence. (source)

Julius Caesar — One of the most celebrated and trusted historical figures. Caesar lived from 100-44 BC and the earliest manuscript copy of his writings dates back to 900 AD, putting our best evidence of Caesar ever existing 1,000 years after his death. And there are 10 copies of ancient manuscripts of Caesar’s Gallic Wars. (source) So if you question the Bible based on when it was written, being “translated so many times” (it was not – we still have the same Greek manuscripts today) and still question whether Jesus existed, then you must also be really sure that Julius Caesar and Plato were completely fictional characters and never really existed.

Homer — Homer, who historians are not even sure ever really existed even today, is credited with writing the Iliad in ca 900 BC. The earliest manuscript copy of the Iliad dates to 400 BC. Meaning the only proof of Homer or the Iliad being accurate is from 500 years after the death of Homer. Additionally there are 643 copies of ancient manuscripts of the Iliad written over the centuries that when compared against each other by experts have a 95.3 consistency and accuracy, making it one of the most reliable and proven documents of antiquity. (source)

That is of course, until you compare it to the New Testament. The New Testament manuscripts date to less than 100 years after the death of Christ. Additionally there are over 5,600 ancient manuscript copies of the New Testament giving it more copies to a degree that dwarfs any other figure of ancient history (to view actual copies of some of these ancient manuscripts, see here). And they have a 99% accuracy when compared to each other. The evidence is not even comparable. And it all points to Jesus Christ. The record of the life, ministry, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ has more evidence and proof than any other person from antiquity."



Source: http://beginningandend.com/jesus-exist-historical-evidence-jesus-christ/

Answer 114

Have you checked in the Bible?

Answer 115

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tacitus_on_Christ

God is for real....deal with it.

Answer 116

Quran is the best evidence. The following verses in Quran clearly reveals how Mary gave birth to Jesus (peace be upon him).



"(Remember) when the wife of Imran said: My Lord I have vowed unto You that which is in my belly for your special service. Accept it from me. Lo! You, only You, art the Hearer, the Knower! And when she was delivered she said: My Lord! Lo! I am delivered of a female. Allah knew best of what she was delivered. the male is not as the female; and Lo! I have named her Mary, and Lo! I crave Thy protection for her and for her offspring from Satan the outcast. And her Lord accepted her with full acceptance and vouchsafed to her a goodly growth; and made Zachariah her guardian. Whenever Zachariah went into the sanctuary where she was, he found that she had food. He said: O Mary! Whence cometh unto you this (food)? She answered: It is from Allah. Allah giveth without stint to whom He will. Then Zachariah prayed unto his Lord and said: My Lord! Bestow upon me of Thy bounty goodly offspring. Lo! You are the Hearer of Prayer. And the angels called to him as he stood praying in the sanctuary: Allah giveth you glad tidings of (a son whose name is) John, (who cometh) to confirm a word from Allah, lordly, chaste, a Prophet of the righteous. He said: My Lord! How can I have a son when age has overtaken me already and my wife is barren? (The angel) answered: So (it will be). Allah doeth what He will. He said: My Lord! Appoint a token for me. (The angel) said: The token unto you (shall be) that you shalt not speak unto mankind three days except by signs. Remember thy Lord much, and praise (Him) in the early hours of night and morning. And when the angels said: O Mary! Lo! Allah has chosen you and made you pure, and has preferred you above (all) the women of creation. O Mary! Be obedient to thy Lord, prostrate thyself and bow with those who bow (in worship). This is of the tidings of things hidden. We reveal it unto you (Muhammad). You were not present with them when they cast their pens (to know) which of them should be the guardian of Mary, nor were you present with them when they quarreled (thereupon). (And remember) when the angels said: O Mary! Allah gives you glad tidings of a word from Him, whose name is the Messiah, Jesus, son of Mary, illustrious in the world and the Hereafter, and one of those brought near (unto Allah). He will speak unto mankind in his cradle and in his manhood, and he is of the righteous. She said: My Lord! How can I have a child when no mortal has touched me? He said: So (it will be). Allah creates what He will. if He decrees a thing, He saith unto it only: Be! and it is. And He will teach him the Scripture and wisdom, and the Torah and the Gospel. And will make him a messenger unto the children of Israel, (saying): Lo! I come unto you with a sign from your Lord. Lo! I fashion for you out of clay the likeness of a bird, and I breathe into it and it is a bird, by Allah's leave. I heal him who was born blind, and the leper, and I raise the dead, by Allah's leave. And I announce unto you what you eat and what you store up in your houses. Lo! herein verily is a portent for you, if you are believers. And (I come) confirming that which was before me of the Torah, and to make lawful some of that which was forbidden unto you. I come unto you with a sign from your Lord, so keep your duty to Allah and obey me. Lo! Allah is my Lord and your Lord, so worship Him. That is a straight path. But when Jesus became conscious of their disbelief, he cried: Who will be my helpers in the cause of Allah? The disciples said: We will be Allah's helpers. We believe in Allah, and bear you witness that we have surrendered (unto Him). Our Lord! We believe in that which You have revealed and we follow him whom You have sent. Enroll us among those who witness (to the truth). And they (the disbelievers) schemed, and Allah schemed (against them): and Allah is the best of schemers"



"And make mention of Mary in the Scripture, when she had withdrawn from her people to a chamber looking East, And had chosen seclusion from them. Then We sent unto her Our spirit (Gabriel) and he assumed for her the likeness of a man in every respect. She said: Lo! I seek refuge in the Compassionate One from you, if you art God fearing. He said: I am only a messenger of thy Lord, that I may bestow on you a faultless son. She said: How can I have a son when no mortal has touched me, neither have I been unchaste! He said: So (it will be). Thy Lord saith: It is easy for Me. And (it will be) that We may make of him a revelation for mankind and a mercy from Us, and it is a thing ordained. And she, conceived him, and she withdrew with him to a place. And the pangs of childbirth drove her unto the trunk of the palm tree. She said: Oh, would that I had died before this and had become a thing of naught, forgotten! Then (one) cried unto her from below her, saying: Grieve not! Thy Lord has placed a rivulet beneath you, And shake the trunk of the palm tree toward you, you wilt cause ripe dates to fall upon you. So eat and drink and be consoled. And if you meet any mortal, say: Lo! I have vowed a fast unto the Compassionate, and may not speak this day to any mortal. Then she brought him to her own folk, carrying him. They said: O Mary! You hast come with a most wicked thing. Oh sister of Aaron! Thy father was not a wicked man nor was thy mother a harlot. Then she pointed to him. They said How can we talk to one who is in the cradle, a young boy? He spake: Lo! I am the slave of Allah. He has given me the Scripture and has appointed me a Prophet, And has made me blessed wheresoever I may be, and has enjoined upon me prayer and alms giving so long as I remain alive, And (has made me) dutiful toward her who bore me, and has not made me arrogant, unblessed. Peace on me the day I was born, and the day I die, and the day I shall be raised alive(the hereafter)! Such was Jesus, son of Mary: (this is) a statement of the truth concerning which they doubt. It befits not (the Majesty of) Allah that He should take unto Himself a son. Glory be to Him! When He decrees a thing, He saith unto it only: Be! and it is. And lo! Allah is my Lord and your Lord. So serve Him. That is the right path. The sects among them differ: but woe unto the disbelievers from the meeting of an awful Day. See and hear them on the Day they come unto Us! Yet the evil doers are today in error manifest. And warn them of the Day of anguish when the case has been decided. Now they are in a state of carelessness, and they believe not. Lo! We inherit the earth and all who are thereon, and unto Us they are returned."