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Did Jesus of Nazareth really exist? To this question, which fuels debates across the internet, social media, and modern conversations, this book provides a rigorous answer based not on faith, but on historical sciences: archaeology, papyrology, epigraphy, and the analysis of ancient sources. Over the past century, biblical archaeology has undergone a quiet revolution. Stone by stone, ossuary by ossuary, papyrus by papyrus, the soils of Palestine, Italy, and Egypt have yielded remarkably precise material evidence about the context in which Jesus of Nazareth lived. Figures once considered legendary have emerged from the sands. Places once thought to be fictional have been identified and excavated. This book invites you to explore 10 of these major discoveries. Why write such a book when the question may seem settled? Precisely because in an age of fake news and conspiracy theories, major scientific findings remain largely unknown to the broader public. The arguments of ""mythicists""-those who claim that Jesus never existed-are often repeated on social media, even though historians of antiquity, whether believers or atheists, show a striking level of agreement. Bart D. Ehrman, an atheist professor at the University of North Carolina, writes that there is virtually no serious scholar of antiquity who doubts the historical existence of Jesus. John Dominic Crossan, well known for his skepticism regarding miracles, affirms that the crucifixion of Jesus is as firmly established as any event in ancient history. How can these historians, who otherwise hold very different beliefs, be so unanimous? This book reveals their reasoning by taking you directly to the archaeological sites, presenting inscriptions, ossuaries, and manuscripts, and comparing each discovery with the Gospel accounts and other ancient sources. Neither an apologetic work nor a polemical pamphlet, this book is an honest historical investigation-accessible to all, written with rigor and clarity. Whether you are a believer, atheist, agnostic, or simply curious, you will find here material to deepen your reflection on one of the most influential figures in human history. An essential book for understanding what history and archaeology truly say about Jesus of Nazareth. BONUS: complete timeline of discoveries, glossary of technical terms, and a selective bibliography with online resources.

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