Reprint of 1887 book.

The testimony of Jesus' contemporaries, including Herod, Pontius Pilate, and Joseph and Mary, holds a timeless fascination for anyone interested in New Testament literature. Ongoing debate over his classic work's authenticity makes it an engrossing read for those interested in judging for themselves.

These are the official documents made in the courts in the days of Jesus Christ, translated into English. From manuscripts in Constantinople and the records of the senatorial docket taken from the Vatican at Rome. A partial contents: Constantine's letter in re: having 50 copies of the Scriptures written and bound; Jonathan's interview with the Bethlehem shepherds; Gamaliel's interview with Joseph and Mary and others concerning Jesus; Report of Caiaphas to the Sanhedrim concerning the execution of Jesus; Pilate's report to Caesar of the arrest, trial, and crucifixion of Jesus.