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The review assesses Thomas C. Schmidt’s arguments regarding the reliability of Josephus’s account of Jesus.

The Historical Jesus: New Evidence or New Techniques? Article Review of SchmidtT. C, Josephus on Jesus: New Evidence for the One Called Christ (Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2025)

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Article review highlights Josephus's testimony about Jesus, suggesting implications for historical understanding.

The review assesses Thomas C. Schmidt’s arguments regarding the reliability of Josephus’s account of Jesus.
Contextualizes the Testimonium Flavianum within Josephus’s life.
Summarizes Schmidt’s arguments for Josephus’s eyewitness accounts.
Examines assumptions and interpretations related to the authenticity of the testimony.
Schmidt's argument for the TF's authenticity is significant and warrants serious consideration.
Some sensational claims made about the evidence lack adequate support.
The findings promote discussions on the historical evidence for Jesus and his followers.

Steve Mason (2026) studied this question.

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