23-01-2025, 10:59 PM
(23-01-2025, 10:55 PM)Lukongsimi Wrote: Christianity is true lah
Jesus crucified on the cross is true
Bart Ehrman, a prominent New Testament scholar and historian, argues that the crucifixion of Jesus is one of the most widely accepted facts among scholars of antiquity. He often points out that the crucifixion is mentioned in multiple independent sources, including the New Testament gospels and non-Christian historical writings, such as those of the Jewish historian Josephus and the Roman historian Tacitus. Ehrman's stance is that the crucifixion is not only historically credible but also an essential aspect of the narrative of Jesus' life and the early Christian movement.
His analysis typically emphasizes that the event of Jesus' crucifixion is less debated among scholars compared to other aspects of Jesus' life, such as his miracles or the resurrection. Ehrman concludes that the crucifixion, as a historical event, is not only likely true but serves as a pivotal moment in the foundation of Christian belief.
In the Quran, it is indeed stated that Jesus was not crucified. This is mentioned in Surah An-Nisa (4:157-158):