Historical Evidences
Archaeological and historical corroboration of biblical accounts
Apostolic Martyrdom as Evidence of Sincere Belief
highEarly Church
The willingness of the apostles to die for their testimony of the risen Jesus demonstrates the sincerity of their belief.
Caiaphas Ossuary Discovery
highNamed Figures
A 1990 discovery in a Jerusalem burial cave revealed an ornate ossuary inscribed "Yehosef bar Kayafa" — widely identified with the Caiaphas who presided at the trial of Jesus.
Early Church Creedal Formulas
highEarly Church
The earliest Christian creeds date to within years of the crucifixion, far too early for legendary development.
Historical Reliability of the Book of Acts
highTextual Evidence
The Book of Acts has been confirmed in dozens of specific historical details by archaeological discoveries.
Non-Biblical References to Jesus
highExtra-Biblical Evidence
Multiple non-Christian ancient sources confirm the historical existence and key facts about Jesus of Nazareth.
The Erastus Inscription at Corinth
highNamed Figures
A first-century Latin inscription in the Corinth agora names Erastus, the aedile who laid a pavement at his own expense — widely identified with the Erastus described by Paul as treasurer (οἰκονόμος) of the city.
The Gallio Inscription at Delphi
highNamed Figures
A stone fragment at Delphi preserves a letter from the emperor Claudius naming Gallio as proconsul of Achaia — providing the single most important external anchor for dating Paul's ministry in Corinth.
The Resurrection: Historical Case
highCore Evidence
The bodily resurrection of Jesus is supported by multiple independent lines of historical evidence that are difficult to explain by any alternative hypothesis.