In this episode, we welcome Dr. T. C. Schmidt about his book Josephus and Jesus: New Evidence for the One Called Christ. Who was Josephus and why does he matter? Why are his writings so important for our understanding of first-century history? Dr. Schmidt takes us through the “Testimonium Flavianum”, whether it is a genuine passage about Jesus – and how we get at what Josephus originally wrote and originally meant. What does this hostile account of Jesus, his life and reference to his followers aid us in understanding the historical Jesus and the early “tribe” of Christians? Tom also takes us through Josephus’ account of James “the brother of Jesus, who was called Christ" – and what insight we get from early sources about him and his importance.

Book: Josephus and Jesus: New Evidence for the One Called Christ (also here)

Website: JosephusandJesus.com

Also check out: Institute for Christian Reflection

Other work by Dr. Schmidt:

- The Book of Revelation and its Eastern Commentators

- Revelation 1-3 in Christian Arabic Commentary

- “Calculating December 25 as the Birth of Jesus in Hippolytus’ Canon and Chronicon” (also here)