Non-Christian Historical Sources: Writings by non-Christian sources from the time of Jesus to provide independent confirmation of his existence….like: Tacitus, a Roman historian, who in his Annals (written around 116 AD) mentions the execution of "Christus" (Jesus) under Pontius Pilate during the reign of Emperor Tiberius. 

Josephus, a Jewish historian, in Antiquities of the Jews, about 93-94 AD, makes two references to Jesus. One is a more disputed passage (the Testimonium Flavianum), but it still provides evidence of Jesus' existence, his role as a teacher, and his crucifixion. 

Pliny the Younger, a Roman governor, in a letter to Emperor Trajan around 112 AD, mentions early Christians worshiping Christ as a god and gathering regularly for worship. These references from non-Christian authors confirm the existence of Jesus and suggest that he was known for his teachings and crucifixion. 

The Pilate Inscription: In 1961, archaeologists uncovered a stone inscription in Caesarea Maritima that mentions Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor who ordered Jesus’ crucifixion. This find supports the biblical account of Pilate's role in Jesus’ trial.

The James Ossuary: A first-century bone box inscribed with "James, son of Joseph, brother of Jesus" was discovered in 2002. While its authenticity has been debated, it could provide indirect evidence of Jesus’ historical existence, especially if it refers to the biblical James, the brother of Jesus.

Early Christian Writings: Early Christian writers such as Clement of Rome, Ignatius of Antioch, and Polycarp—who were contemporaries or immediate followers of the apostles—wrote about Jesus as a real person who had lived, died, and risen from the dead. These writings, which are part of the early Christian tradition, serve as additional evidence that Jesus was a historical figure. 

Joining Nancy Grace: 
Billy Hallowell – TV Host at CBN News (Christian Broadcasting Network), New Documentary “Investigating the Supernatural: Miracles,” Host of 2 podcasts: “Jesus and the Prophecies of Christmas” and “Quickstart,” and Author of “Playing with Fire: A Modern Investigation into Demons, Exorcism, and Ghosts,” and “The Armageddon Code: One Journalist’s Quest for End-Times Answers” and more; @BillyHallowell on all social platforms
Guy Powell – Host of the Podcast, “The Backstory on the Shroud of Turin; Board member of STERA (The Shroud of Turin Education and Research Association), Board Member of SEEC (The Shroud Educational Endeavous Corporation, President of ProRelevant, and Author of “The Only Witness: A History of the Shroud of Turin;” YouTube: Guy.R.Powell.ShroudofTurin; Facebook: AHistoryOfTheShroudOfTurin; IG: @guy.r.powell; TikTok: @guy.r.powell

Dr. Robert “Bobby” Duke – (Southern CA and Washington, D.C.) Chief Curatorial Officer and the Director of the Scholars Initiative at Museum of the Bible, Author of “Biblical Hebrew and Aramaic Dictionary” and “The Social Location of the Visions of Amram;” Facebook: MuseumofBible, Twitter: @museumofBible
Dr. J. Daniel “Danny” Hays – (Arkadelphia, AR) Professor of Biblical Studies Emeritus at Ouachita Baptist University, Author of “A Christian’s Guide to Evidence for the Bible: 101 Proofs from History and Archaeology” and “The ICHTHUS Christagram and Other Early Christian Symbols,” and 15 other books; X: @Haysdanny
Dr. Robert Van Voorst – Professor Emeritus of New Testament at Western Theological Seminary, and Author of “Jesus Outside the New Testament: An Introduction to the Ancient Evidence”
Bishop Dr. LaDonna Osborn – (Tulsa, OK) President and CEO of Osborn Ministries International, Author “God’s Big Picture” (she has ministered in over 100 nations, among people of many cultures and most major religions); Facebook: Dr. LaDonna Osborn

Non-Christian Historical Sources: Writings by non-Christian sources from the time of Jesus to provide independent confirmation of his existence&hellip;.like: Tacitus, a Roman historian, who in his Annals (written around 116 AD) mentions the execution of "Christus" (Jesus) under Pontius Pilate during the reign of Emperor Tiberius. 
Josephus, a Jewish historian, in Antiquities of the Jews, about 93-94 AD, makes two references to Jesus. One is a more disputed passage (the Testimonium Flavianum), but it still provides evidence of Jesus' existence, his role as a teacher, and his crucifixion. 
Pliny the Younger, a Roman governor, in a letter to Emperor Trajan around 112 AD, mentions early Christians worshiping Christ as a god and gathering regularly for worship. These references from non-Christian authors confirm the existence of Jesus and suggest that he was known for his teachings and crucifixion.&nbsp;
The Pilate Inscription: In 1961, archaeologists uncovered a stone inscription in Caesarea Maritima that mentions&nbsp;Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor who ordered Jesus&rsquo; crucifixion. This find supports the biblical account of Pilate's role in Jesus&rsquo; trial.
The James Ossuary: A first-century bone box inscribed with "James, son of Joseph, brother of Jesus" was discovered in 2002. While its authenticity has been debated, it could provide indirect evidence of Jesus&rsquo; historical existence, especially if it refers to the biblical James, the brother of Jesus.
Early Christian Writings: Early Christian writers such as Clement of Rome, Ignatius of Antioch, and Polycarp&mdash;who were contemporaries or immediate followers of the apostles&mdash;wrote about Jesus as a real person who had lived, died, and risen from the dead. These writings, which are part of the early Christian tradition, serve as additional evidence that Jesus was a historical figure.&nbsp;
Joining Nancy Grace:&nbsp;
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<li><a href="http://www.billyhallowell.com/">Billy Hallowell</a>&nbsp;&ndash; TV Host at CBN News (Christian Broadcasting Network), New Documentary &ldquo;<a href="https://cbn.com/lp/investigating-supernatural-miracles?utm_campaign=supernatural-miracles&amp;utm_source=hp-slider&amp;utm_medium=onsite-ads&amp;utm_term=fy25&amp;utm_marketing_tactic=donor-acq&amp;utm_content=supernatural-miracles_pre-release_hp-slider&amp;mot=065647" data-linkindex="3" data-auth="NotApplicable">Investigating the Supernatural: Miracles,</a>&rdquo; Host of 2 podcasts: &ldquo;Jesus and the Prophecies of Christmas&rdquo; and &ldquo;Quickstart,&rdquo; and Author of &ldquo;Playing with Fire: A Modern Investigation into Demons, Exorcism, and Ghosts,&rdquo; and &ldquo;The Armageddon Code: One Journalist&rsquo;s Quest for End-Times Answers&rdquo; and more; @BillyHallowell on all social platforms</li>
<li><a href="http://www.guypowell.com/">Guy Powell</a>&nbsp;&ndash; Host of the Podcast, &ldquo;The Backstory on the Shroud of Turin; Board member of STERA (The Shroud of Turin Education and Research Association), Board Member of SEEC (The Shroud Educational Endeavous Corporation, President of ProRelevant, and Author of &ldquo;The Only Witness: A History of the Shroud of Turin;&rdquo; YouTube: Guy.R.Powell.ShroudofTurin; Facebook: AHistoryOfTheShroudOfTurin; IG: @guy.r.powell; TikTok: @guy.r.powell </li>
<li><a href="http://www.museumofthebible.org/">Dr. Robert &ldquo;Bobby&rdquo; Duke</a>&nbsp;&ndash; (Southern CA and Washington, D.C.) Chief Curatorial Officer and the Director of the Scholars Initiative at Museum of the Bible, Author of &ldquo;Biblical Hebrew and Aramaic Dictionary&rdquo; and &ldquo;The Social Location of the Visions of Amram;&rdquo;&nbsp;Facebook: MuseumofBible, Twitter: @museumofBible</li>
<li>Dr. J. Daniel &ldquo;Danny&rdquo; Hays &ndash; (Arkadelphia, AR) Professor of Biblical Studies Emeritus at Ouachita Baptist University, Author of &ldquo;A Christian&rsquo;s Guide to Evidence for the Bible: 101 Proofs from History and Archaeology&rdquo; and &ldquo;The ICHTHUS Christagram and Other Early Christian Symbols,&rdquo; and 15 other books; X: @Haysdanny</li>
<li>Dr. Robert Van Voorst &ndash; Professor Emeritus of New Testament at Western Theological Seminary, and Author of &ldquo;Jesus Outside the New Testament: An Introduction to the Ancient Evidence&rdquo;</li>
<li><a href="http://www.osborn.org/">Bishop Dr. LaDonna Osborn</a> &ndash; (Tulsa, OK) President and CEO of Osborn Ministries International, Author &ldquo;God&rsquo;s Big Picture&rdquo; (she has ministered in over 100 nations, among people of many cultures and most major religions);&nbsp;Facebook: Dr. LaDonna Osborn</li>
</ul>

Nancy Grace dives deep into the day’s most shocking crimes and asks the tough questions in her new daily podcast – Crime Stories with Nancy Grace. Nancy Grace had a perfect conviction record during her decade as a prosecutor and used her TV show to find missing people, fugitives on the run and unseen clues. Now, she will use the power of her huge social media following and the immediacy of the internet to deliver daily bombshells!

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Crime Stories with Nancy Grace

Nancy Grace dives deep into the day’s most shocking crimes and asks the tough questions in her new daily podcast – Crime Stories with Nancy Grace. Nancy Grace had a perfect conviction record during her decade as a prosecutor and used her TV show to find missing people, fugitives on the run and unseen clues. Now, she will use the power of her huge social media following and the immediacy of the internet to deliver daily bombshells!

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