Reception of the Testimonium Flavianum: An Evaluation of the Independent Witnesses to Josephus’ Testimonium Flavianum

Authors

Chrissy M.E. Hansen, University of Nebraska–KearneyFollow

DOI

https://doi.org/10.52284/NECJ.51.2.article.hansen

Publication Date

10-25-2024

Abstract

The Testimonium Flavianum’s authenticity has been a prominent concern in Jesus studies for centuries. Recent studies have largely ruled it partially authentic, with the works of Whealey, Paget, and Allen arguing that independent witnesses to the Testimonium Flavianum existed beyond Eusebius. This essay assesses the independency of these alleged witnesses to the Testimonium Flavianum and concludes that none hold water. Per this paper’s findings, all versions of the Testimonium Flavianum have their origin in either Eusebius’ Historia Ecclesiastica or Demonstratio Evangelica.

First Page

50

Last Page

75

Recommended Citation

Hansen, Chrissy M.E. (2024) "Reception of the Testimonium Flavianum: An Evaluation of the Independent Witnesses to Josephus’ Testimonium Flavianum," New England Classical Journal: Vol. 51 : Iss. 2 , 50-75.

https://doi.org/10.52284/NECJ.51.2.article.hansen

Keywords

Josephus, Jesus, Testimonium Flavianum, Jewish Antiquities, De Excidio, Church Slavic