Nazareth was a small place, and neighbors not only knew each other’s business but had long communal memories. There were also important social and familial implications for Mary and Joseph.

Both the Jews and the Romans certainly saw Jesus as a troublemaker. The Gospels depict Herod Antipas, the Jewish agent of Rome in the Galilee, as a fuming critic of this renegade rabbi.

Both the Jews and the Romans certainly saw Jesus as a troublemaker. The Gospels depict Herod Antipas, the Jewish agent of Rome in the Galilee, as a fuming critic of this renegade rabbi.

Instead, it blamed Herod Antipas, the Jewish ruler of Galilee — the region where Jesus grew up. Other texts from after the first few centuries A.D. said that Pilate became a Christian.

It is particularly noteworthy that Josephus is far more interested in John the Baptist than in Jesus of Nazareth and, even more significantly, he does not link them. Flavius Josephus.

Instead, it blamed Herod Antipas, the Jewish ruler of Galilee – the region where Jesus grew up. Other texts from after the first few centuries A.D. said that Pilate became a Christian. Roman history ...

Instead, it blamed Herod Antipas, the Jewish ruler of Galilee – the region where Jesus grew up. Other texts from after the first few centuries A.D. said that Pilate became a Christian. Roman history ...

King Herod heard about Jesus, for his fame had become widespread, and people were saying, "John the Baptist has been raised from the dead; That is why mighty powers are at work in him." (Mk 6:14) ...

THE birth of Jesus of Nazareth and the values that he taught and lived for are overshadowed today by the continuous spread of materialism. This philosophy is driven by the desire of many people to be ...

"All serious historians agree on the existence of a Jesus of Nazareth," stated historian Piovanelli, who pointed out that no ancient author – including non-Christian ones – disputed his existence.