Did Jesus really exist? | DW Documentary
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Published 2024-03-30
For more than two billion Christians he is the son of God, sacrificed on the cross. The resurrected Messiah, his birth is held to be so important that it marks the starting point in the Gregorian calendar used in many parts of the world today. He is the cornerstone of Christianity, a figure whose story has evolved in accordance with the creed built by the churches over a period of 2,000 years.
Not until the 18th century and the Enlightenment was the question of an historical Jesus really explored. Beyond the religious discourse, who was Jesus really? A man of flesh and blood? Did the central figure in this religion really exist? Believers answer this question by reading the Gospels, the ancient accounts of the life of Jesus.
But how much historical credibility can be attributed to texts written several decades after Jesus's death? Particularly given that the four official Gospels contradict each other on many points. The researchers question many of the things we think we know about Jesus: Was he really born on December 25th? What was his life like before he began preaching? What is the exact location of his tomb? Today, by examining historical evidence found in Israel, Egypt and Jordan, then harnessing cutting-edge science, can historians finally manage to reveal the mysteries of Jesus's life?
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All Comments (21)
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well, great timing, I wonder if you'll post a video on "did Mohammed really exist" before Ramadan is over
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Let's face it. DW is doing this documentary because they know Christians are soo nice and tolerant that their HQ won't be burned down for it
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Picture a small child who is being raised to have a "belief" in Jesus. One day in elementary school, a student mentions Jesus and another responds, "He's not a real person." Their teacher, not preaching, not pushing a point of view, corrects that saying, "Jesus is a historical figure." That child was never taught that and now feels this "belief" has, in some way, been justified. That's a very powerful experience I had many years ago. It's odd then to see so many Christians react to a video posing this question as if it's some kind of attack, and then, suggesting another video to "attack" another religion.
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If this video was questioning the existence of Muhammad we all know what would be in the News. We saw it happen to the French media house that made a cartoon.
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Please do a documentary on Muhammad and his beloved young one.
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Ooh, ooh, do Muhammad next!
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imagine a YouTube video titled "did mohammed really exist"
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The coming and existence of Jesus is never been a question for a true christian because he revel himself even in today's life. And his words are active and working.
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Typical German subtlety to upload this just hours before Easter. Wonder if you dare discuss Muhammad a day before Ramadan.
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Do the Muhammad one please!
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Reading the comments are more fun than watching the video 😂
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Kudos to DW Team on such a wonderful documentary. We all would like to see the same documentary on Mohammad.
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Wtf is up with the hype music in the background? So distracting
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"Difficult to contest"?? You didn't actually provide one shred of evidence to back up that claim.
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It’s sad to see how the facts are not even covered. The New Testament was written in first century A.D. There are some 25,000 early manuscripts in existence, almost 6,000 of which (many being only recognizable fragments) are Greek texts and the others being early translations of the Greek New Testament. But this doesn’t matter. The fact that people gave their life for Jesus, tells us his influence in the people. You guys will never know the spiritual aspect of Christianity or the prophets that said Jesus was going to be born. It doesn’t matter when he was born but I see the message he preached and later on the sacrifice he made for me. I have experienced his love and encourage anyone reading to see the love he has for us. The hope he brought into my life. The advocacy he made with the father. That is all I need. God bless you DW.
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Yes! Jesus is my Lord and Savior. Christ is King! He is risen. ✝💖
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Jesus wasn’t Caucasian. He was middle eastern.
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Wow. Such a good timing. Nevertheless, Happy Easter to all my Christian brothers and sisters here. Spread Love. Jesus is Risen and He will come again!. Let's say Amen! :)
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Dear DW, now please make documentary about islamic cave story and muhannad. God bless....✝
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what's with the weird background music?
