The 7 most astonishing pieces of evidence that Jesus left behind

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The 7 most astonishing pieces of evidence that Jesus left behind

Daily Mail
By WILIAM HUNTER
23 November 2024

As the Bible tells it, 2024 years ago a man named Jesus was born in a little-known town on the edge of the Roman Empire and was killed 33 years later.

But do we really have any reason to believe this is more than just a story?

Perhaps surprisingly, experts say we do have extremely compelling evidence to support the story recounted by the gospels.

From the plethora of contemporary sources to the graffiti mocking his followers, Jesus' life left an indelible mark on the historical record.

Likewise, archaeologists working in Palestine and Israel have uncovered a number of artefacts supporting the basic facts of Jesus' life as described in the Bible.

And, while there is no conclusive physical evidence, experts say this is exactly what we would expect for someone of Jesus' status in society.

Dr Lawrence Mykytiuk, a specialist in Hebrew studies from Purdue University, told MailOnline: 'We have many very good reasons to accept the real, historical existence of Jesus of Nazareth.'

Here's the seven most astonishing pieces of evidence that Jesus left behind. 

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A lot of these are questionable, especially the shroud of tourin. The most convincing is probably the Pilate stone, which tells us without a doubt that Pontius Pilate was absolutely a real person.

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A sheet on a body does not render a studio portrait of the person. It doesn't work that way.
The face will be elongated, not a perfect snapshot.