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“At this time there was a wise man who was called Jesus. And his conduct was good, and he was known to be virtuous. And many people from among the Jews and the other nations became his disciples. Pilate condemned Him to be crucified to die. And those who had become his disciples did not abandon his…” quote by Josephus
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“At this time there was a wise man who was called Jesus. And his conduct was good, and he was known to be virtuous. And many people from among the Jews and the other nations became his disciples. Pilate condemned Him to be crucified to die. And those who had become his disciples did not abandon his discipleship. They reported that He had appeared to them three days after his crucifixion and that He was alive.”

Josephus

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The passage notes that despite persecution, Jesus’ followers remained loyal, believing he rose three days after death.

In simple terms: Followers stayed faithful, believing in resurrection.

Key Takeaway

Faith can endure hardship.

Themes

faith resilience belief

Mood

reflective reverent

Type

historical spiritual

When to use this quote

  • religious study
  • personal crisis
  • community building

Key Concepts

theology historical narrative

Questions to Reflect On

  • What sustains belief in adversity?
  • How do narratives shape collective memory?
A Different Perspective

Historical accounts may be biased.

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