Abandon Quote by Josephus
“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.”
About This Quote
Source Historical Text: Antiquities of the Jews, Book 18
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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