Pontius Pilate Inscription — Archaeology Confirms the Biblical Governor of Judea.

Discovered in Caesarea Maritima in 1961, the famous Pontius Pilate Inscription provides direct archaeological evidence that Pontius Pilate was a real Roman governor of Judea. Together with Pilate's coins and ancient historical writings, this remarkable discovery confirms the historical accuracy of the New Testament accounts surrounding the trial and crucifixion of Jesus Christ.

Pontius Pilate Inscription — Archaeology Confirms the Biblical Governor of Judea

One of the most important archaeological discoveries relating to the trial and crucifixion of Jesus Christ is the famous Pontius Pilate Inscription, often called the Pilate Stone.

Pontius Pilate was the fifth Roman prefect (governor) of Judea, serving from approximately AD 26–36 under the Emperor Tiberius. The New Testament identifies him as the Roman governor who authorised the crucifixion of Jesus (Matthew 27:2), and his name appears more than sixty times throughout the Gospels, Acts, and 1 Timothy.

For many years critics questioned whether Pontius Pilate was a real historical figure. That changed dramatically in 1961, when archaeologists excavating the Roman theatre at Caesarea Maritima discovered a limestone inscription bearing his name.

The inscription, dedicated to Tiberius Caesar Augustus, contains the Latin name Pontius Pilatus, providing direct archaeological evidence that Pilate was a real historical person who governed Judea exactly as the Bible records.

This remarkable discovery confirms that the Gospel writers were recording genuine historical events rather than inventing fictional characters.

Pontius Pilate's existence is also confirmed by several independent historical sources, including the writings of Philo of Alexandria, Flavius Josephus, the Roman historian Tacitus, and later Christian writings such as The Gospel of Nicodemus (Acts of Pilate). While the latter is not regarded as Scripture, it provides additional historical tradition that can be considered alongside other ancient sources.

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Pilate's Coins

As part of my own archaeological collection, I purchased two genuine Bronze Prutah coins struck during the governorship of Pontius Pilate. One of these coins is dated Year 16 of Tiberius (AD 29/30), placing it within the very period of Jesus' public ministry.

Holding a coin issued by the very governor who presided over Jesus' trial provides a fascinating and tangible connection with the events recorded in the New Testament. Like the Pilate Stone, these coins serve as physical evidence that Pontius Pilate was a real historical figure.

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Did Pontius Pilate Become a Christian?

When I received these coins, they were accompanied by a note claiming that both Pontius Pilate and his wife later became followers of Jesus Christ.

The historical evidence for this claim is uncertain.

Some later Christian traditions suggest that Pilate eventually embraced the Christian faith, while other ancient sources state that he committed suicide after being removed from office. The tenth-century historian Agapius of Hierapolis, for example, records that Pilate died during the first year of Emperor Caligula's reign (AD 37–38).

Because these traditions disagree, it is impossible to state with certainty what became of Pilate after the crucifixion.

What we do know from Scripture is that Pilate's wife believed Jesus was innocent. Matthew records her remarkable warning:

"Have nothing to do with that righteous man, for I have suffered many things today in a dream because of him." (Matthew 27:19)

Her message demonstrates that she recognised there was something extraordinary about Jesus, and later traditions suggesting that she became a believer may have grown from this biblical account.

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Pilate's Reluctance to Condemn Jesus

The Gospels consistently portray Pontius Pilate as a reluctant judge who repeatedly declared that he could find no fault in Jesus.

When the Jewish leaders brought Jesus before him, Pilate asked:

"What charges are you bring against this man?" (John 18:29)

When they failed to produce convincing evidence, Pilate replied:

"Take him yourselves and judge him according to your own law."

The Jewish leaders answered:

"We have no right to execute anyone." (John 18:31)

John explains that this fulfilled Jesus' earlier prediction concerning the manner of His death.

Pilate questioned Jesus personally and asked whether He was the King of the Jews.

Jesus answered:

"My kingdom is not of this world... For this reason I was born, and for this I came into the world, to testify to the truth." (John 18:36–37)

After hearing Him, Pilate publicly declared:

"I find no basis for a charge against him." (John 18:38)

In an attempt to satisfy the crowd without condemning an innocent man, Pilate had Jesus scourged. The soldiers mocked Him, placed a crown of thorns upon His head, clothed Him in a purple robe, and ridiculed Him as "King of the Jews."

Despite Pilate's repeated efforts to release Jesus, the crowd demanded His crucifixion. Matthew records that Pilate symbolically washed his hands before the people, declaring that he was innocent of Jesus' blood before reluctantly handing Him over to be crucified.

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Archaeology Continues to Confirm the Bible

The discovery of the Pilate Stone, together with Pilate's coins and numerous ancient historical references, provides powerful evidence that the New Testament records genuine history.

Once again, archaeology confirms the accuracy of the biblical record, demonstrating that the people, places, and events surrounding the life, trial, and crucifixion of Jesus Christ are firmly rooted in history.

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A Note About the Gospel of Nicodemus

As Roland J. Bell B.A. (Hons), BBI Dip. correctly observes, the term "Apocryphal" does not necessarily mean false or heretical. It simply refers to writings that are additional to the biblical canon. Such works should not be used as the basis for Christian doctrine, but they may provide historical information that can be considered alongside other ancient sources, much like the writings of Flavius Josephus. They are valuable historical witnesses but are not regarded as inspired Scripture.

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Pontius Pilate Roman Coins Discovered.

Pontius Pilate is chiefly known for the part he played in the trial and crucifixion of Jesus. 

Jesus Delivered to Pilate

Matthew 27:1-2
When morning came, all the chief priests and the elders of the people took counsel against Jesus to put him to death. 
And they bound him and led him away and delivered him over to Pilate the governor.

Did you know that Pontius Pilate designed and circulated these coins himself.

Did you know that Pontius Pilate had the coins made and struck in Jerusalem and were in use for at least 35 years.

Did you know that Pontius Pilate's coins where found buried in the earth for 2000 years.

Did you know that Pontius Pilate's coins are Roman were circulated in Judea, and the words on them are Greek.

Pilate's coins are a surviving witness to a time when Jesus walked on the earth.

Some also believe these coins have left imprints on the eyes of the Turin shroud. 

The face on the shroud was sent for analysis. The image obtained, new and now famous, distinctly revealed two circular protrusions on the eyelids and found the imprint of a coin in each eye-socket this indicated that it could be the coin minted in year 29. 


However Barrie SCHWORTZ disagrees. Very interesting at least. I purchased some of Pilate coins which I found interesting to own Bronze prutah minted by Pontius Pilate and date LIS (year 16 = AD 29/30) 

Again theses coins are physical evidence relating to Pilate. Evidence that a man called Pontius Pilate LIVED. When I received these coins they came with a note which states after the crucifixion of Jesus that Pontius Pilate and his wife became followers of Jesus.

I am not certain of how true this is as it is said that Pontius Pilate committed suicide there in Vienne and the 10th century historian Agapius of Hierapolis in his Universal History, says that Pilate committed suicide during the first year of Caligula's reign, i.e. AD 37/38. If this is true, suicide is against the Lord's teachings which would add doubt to Pontius Pilate becoming a follower of Jesus unless the story of Pilate committing suicide was not true.

What is certain is, his wife warned Pontius Pilate saying When he was set down on the judgment seat, his wife sent unto him, saying, Have thou nothing to do with that just man: for I have suffered many things this day in a dream because of him. Matthew 27:19.

So, Pontius Pilates wife most certainly believed which would confirm with her becoming a follower.

Pontius Pilate is most famous for the trial of Jesus. Pilate appears in association with the responsibility for the death of Jesus. In Matthew, Pilate washes his hands to show that he was not responsible for the execution of Jesus and reluctantly sends him to his death. 
We know from the gospels that Pontius Pilate was very uncomfortable with the idea of killing Jesus, who in his eyes had committed no crime...

What do you accuse this man of? The PHARISEE replied "We would not have brought him to you if he had not committed a crime. PILATE replied "Then you yourselves take him, and try him according to your own law. PHARISEE replied "We are not allowed to put anyone to death. This happened in order to confirm the things Jesus had said when he indicated the kind of death he would die.

So Pilate had Jesus whipped and scourged instead to try to pacify the Jewish authorities and save Jesus from execution.

THE GOSPEL OF JOHN tells us the soldiers made a crown out of thorny branches and put it on his head. Then they put a purple robe on him and came to him and said, “Long live the king of the Jews!”

But Pilate was unsuccessful, and the people demanded that Jesus be crucified.

AGAIN WE HAVE Archaeology PROVING THE BIBLE.

With Thanks and references from Wikipedia the free encyclopedia 

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Historicity of Jesus – The Historical Evidence for Jesus Christ

This illustration highlights the historical evidence for Jesus Christ, including ancient manuscripts, archaeological discoveries, Roman inscriptions such as the Pilate Stone, and historical sources that support the existence, crucifixion, and impact of Jesus. Discover the full research at https://wwwrealdiscoveriesorg-simon.blogspot.com/

Introduction Dear friends, Thank you for joining me in this next article, where I will continue our examination of the evidence concerning Jesus Christ and the reliability of the Bible. As Christians, we are called to share the truth with kindness and patience. Many people reject the Bible simply because they have never examined the evidence for themselves. Rather than responding with anger, we should seek to present the facts clearly, allowing the evidence to speak for itself. The apostle Paul encouraged believers: "Test all things; hold fast what is good." 1 Thessalonians 5:21 This is exactly what we should do. We should never be afraid to examine the evidence honestly, for genuine truth has nothing to fear from investigation. Earlier today, I received the following comment from an unbeliever: "How sad for you personally, shutting your eyes from reality. There is proof for forgery and lies in every part of the Bible... Jesus never existed. Jesus was copied from earlier myths..." Comments like this are common on the internet. Many people confidently repeat claims they have heard from others without ever investigating whether those claims are supported by the historical evidence. This is precisely why articles such as this are so important. Rather than simply expressing opinions, we can examine what historians, archaeologists, ancient manuscripts, and recognised scholars have discovered. When we do, we find that many of the popular claims made against Jesus and the Bible simply do not stand up to careful investigation. One useful place to begin is the Wikipedia article entitled "Historicity of Jesus." Although Wikipedia should not be treated as the final authority on any subject, it provides a useful overview because its articles summarise research from numerous historians, archaeologists, biblical scholars, and academic publications, with extensive references provided at the end of each article. Many sceptics dismiss Christian websites as biased because they are written by believers. Wikipedia, however, attempts to summarise the broad scholarly discussion and references both Christian and non-Christian sources. Interestingly, even this overview acknowledges two historical facts that are accepted by the overwhelming majority of historians: Jesus was baptised by John the Baptist. Jesus was crucified under the Roman governor Pontius Pilate. These are two of the most important events recorded in the New Testament, and they are widely accepted by scholars regardless of their personal religious beliefs. As we continue through this study, we will examine the historical evidence in greater detail and also consider the remarkable fulfilment of biblical prophecy, which provides yet another powerful witness to the truthfulness and reliability of the Scriptures. The historicity of Jesus concerns the analysis of historical evidence to determine whether Jesus of Nazareth existed as a historical figure, and whether any of the major milestones in his life as portrayed in the gospels can be confirmed as historical events. Historicity is the historical actuality or authenticity of persons and events, as opposed to being myth, legend, or fiction. The historicity of Jesus is distinct from the related study of the historical Jesus, which refers to scholarly reconstructions of the life of Jesus based primarily on critical analysis of the gospel texts. Since the 18th century a number of quests for the historical Jesus have taken place, and historical critical methods for studying the historicity of Jesus have been developed. Unlike for some figures in ancient history, the available sources are all documentary. In conjunction with Biblical sources such as the Pauline Letters and the Synoptic Gospels, three passages in non-Christian works have been used to support the historicity of Jesus. These are two passages in the writings of the Jewish historian Josephus, and one from the Roman historian Tacitus. Although the authenticity of all three passages has been disputed to varying degrees, most scholars believe that all three are at least partially authentic. The majority viewpoint among scholars is that Jesus existed, but scholars differ about the beliefs and teachings of Jesus as well as the accuracy of the parts of his life that have been recorded in the Gospels. Scholars who believe that Jesus existed differ on the historicity of specific episodes described in the Biblical accounts,  but most scholars agree that Jesus was a GalileanJew who was born between 7-4 BC and died 30-36 AD, that Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist, that he was crucified by the order of the Roman PrefectPontius Pilate and that he lived in Galilee and Judea and did not preach or study elsewhere. The theory that Jesus never existed at all has very little scholarly support.    Contents   1 Historicity 2 Evidence of Jesus 3 Accepted historic facts 4 Myth theory 5 Quest for the historical Jesus 6 See also 7 Notes 8 References Historicity. Historicity is the historical actuality or historical authenticity of a person or event, as opposed to being a myth, legend, or fiction. Historicity focuses on the truth value of knowledge claims about the past (denoting historical actuality, authenticity, and factuality.) The historicity of a claim about the past is its factual status. Questions regarding historicity concern not just the issue of "what really happened," but also the issue of how modern observers can come to know "what really happened."This second issue is closely tied to historical research practices and methodologies for analyzing the reliability of primary sources and other evidence. Evidence of Jesus Main articles: Historical reliability of the Gospels, Sources for the historicity of Jesus, Josephus on Jesus and Tacitus on Christ Judea Province during the first century. The sources for the historicity of Jesus are mainly Christian sources, such as the gospels and the purported letters of the apostles. The authenticity and reliability of these sources has been questioned by many scholars, and few events mentioned in the gospels are universally accepted. There are three mentions of Jesus in non-Christian sources, which have been used in historical analyses of the existence of Jesus. These are two mentions in the works of 1st-century Roman historian Josephus and one mention in the works of the 2nd-century Roman historian Tacitus. Josephus' Antiquities of the Jews, written around 93-94 AD, includes two references to the biblical Jesus Christ in Books 18 and 20. The general scholarly view is that while the longer passage, known as the Testimonium Flavianum, is most likely not authentic in its entirety, it is broadly agreed upon that it originally consisted of an authentic nucleus, which was then subject to Christian interpolation or forgery. Of the other mention in Josephus, Josephus scholar Louis H. Feldman has stated that "few have doubted the genuineness" of Josephus' reference to Jesus in Antiquities 20, 9, 1 and it is only disputed by a small number of scholars. Roman historian Tacitus referred to Christus and his execution by Pontius Pilate in his Annals (written ca. AD 116), book 15, chapter 44. The very negative tone of Tacitus' comments on Christians make the passage extremely unlikely to have been forged by a Christian scribe and the Tacitus reference is now widely accepted as an independent confirmation of Christ's crucifixion, although some scholars question the authenticity of the passage on various different grounds. Classical historian Michael Grant wrote that: If we apply to the New Testament, as we should, the same sort of criteria as we should apply to other ancient writings containing historical material, we can no more reject Jesus' existence than we can reject the existence of a mass of pagan personages whose reality as historical figures is never questioned. Accepted historic facts. Virtually all modern scholars of antiquity agree that Jesus existed, and most biblical scholars and classical historians see the theories of his non-existence as effectively refuted. In antiquity, the existence of Jesus was never denied by those who opposed Christianity. Geoffrey Blainey notes that a few scholars have argued that Jesus did not exist, but writes that Jesus' life was in fact "astonishingly documented" by the standards of the time - more so than any of his contemporaries - with numerous books, stories and memoirs written about him. The problem for the historian, wrote Blainey, is not therefore, determining whether Jesus actually existed, but rather in considering the "sheer multitude of detail and its inconsistencies and contradictions". There is, however, widespread disagreement among scholars on the details of the life of Jesus mentioned in the gospel narratives, and on the meaning of his teachings. According to New Testament scholar James Dunn, nearly all modern scholars consider the baptism of Jesus and his crucifixion to be historically certain. He states that these "two facts in the life of Jesus command almost universal assent" and "rank so high on the 'almost impossible to doubt or deny' scale of historical facts" that they are often the starting points for the study of the historical Jesus. Bart D. Ehrman states that the existence of Jesus and his crucifixion by the Romans is attested to by a wide range of sources including Josephus and Tacitus. John P. Meier views the crucifixion of Jesus as historical fact and states that based on the criterion of embarrassment Christians would not have invented the painful death of their leader. Meier states that a number of other criteria, e.g. the criterion of multiple attestation (i.e. confirmation by more than one source), the criterion of coherence (i.e. that it fits with other historical elements) and the criterion of rejection (i.e. that it is not disputed by ancient sources) help establish the crucifixion of Jesus as a historical event. Biblical scholar John Dominic Crossan, highly skeptical with regard to the Gospel accounts of miracles, wrote in 1995 That (Jesus) was crucified is as sure as anything historical can ever be, since both Josephus and Tacitus... agree with the Christian accounts on at least that basic fact. One of the arguments in favour of the historicity of the baptism of Jesus by John is that it is a story which the early Christian Church would have never wanted to invent, typically referred to as the criterion of embarrassment in historical analysis. Based on this criterion, given that John baptised for the remission of sins, and Jesus was viewed as without sin, the invention of this story would have served no purpose, and would have been an embarrassment given that it positioned John above Jesus. The Gospel of Matthew attempts to offset this problem by having John feel unworthy to baptise Jesus and Jesus giving him permission to do so in Matthew 3:14-15. Leading historian of ancient history Robin Lane Fox states "Jesus was born in Galilee". Co-director of Ancient Cultures Research Centre at Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia Alanna Nobbs has stated "While historical and theological debates remain about the actions and significance of this figure, his fame as a teacher, and his crucifixion under the Roman prefect Pontius Pilate, may be described as historically certain." Amy-Jill Levine has summarized the situation by stating that "there is a consensus of sorts on the basic outline of Jesus' life" in that most scholars agree that Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist, and over a period of one to three years debated Jewish authorities on the subject of God, gathered followers, and was crucified by Roman prefect Pontius Pilate who officiated 26-36 AD. There is much in dispute as to his previous life, childhood, family and place of residence, of which the canonical gospels are almost completely silent. This silence is a problematic fact in explaining the historiography of Jesus. It has been suggested that it was the result of a conflict between the Nazarene Jewish followers of Jesus, led by his brother James, and the nascent Gentilic Christians led by the Apostle Paul. Scholars attribute varying levels of certainty to other episodes. E.P. Sanders and Craig A. Evans independently state that there are two other incidents in the life of Jesus that can be considered historical: that Jesus called disciples, and that he caused a controversy at the Temple. This extended view assumes that there are eight elements about Jesus and his followers that can be viewed as historical facts-four episodes in the life of Jesus and four about him and his followers, namely: Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist. He called disciples. He had a controversy at the Temple. Jesus was crucified by the Romans near Jerusalem. Jesus was a Galilean. His activities were confined to Galilee and Judea. After his death his disciples continued. Some of his disciples were persecuted. Scholarly agreement on this extended list is not universal. The Mishnah (c. 200) may refer to Jesus and reflect the early Jewish traditions of portraying Jesus as a sorcerer or magician. Other possible references to Jesus and his execution may exist in the Talmud, but they also aim to discredit his actions, not deny his existence. Myth theory Main article: Christ myth theory The Christ myth theory is the proposition that Jesus of Nazareth never existed, or if he did, he had virtually nothing to do with the founding of Christianity and the accounts in the gospels. The theory that Jesus never existed at all has very little scholarly support. Historicity of Jesus. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. FOR LINKS AND REFERENCES CLICK HERE

Pilate Stone. Pilate Inscription. Pontius Pilate inscription.

PONTIUS PILATE INSCRIPTION.

                                                                     
PONTIUS PILATE INSCRIPTION

Pontius Pilate was the fifth governor of Roman Judea, under whose governance Jesus of Nazareth was crucified (Matt 27:2, plus 60 additional occurrences in the gospels, Acts, and 1 Timothy). 

The Pilate stone inscription was found in 1961 in the ruins of an amphitheatre at Caesarea Maritima. The inscription is on a limestone block which was a dedication to Tiberius Caesar Augustus.

This stone inscription is absolute proof that a man called Pontius Pilatus (Greek: Πόντιος Πιλᾶτος, Pontios Pīlātos), known in the English-speaking world as Pontius Pilate LIVED and was the fifth Prefect of the Roman province of Judaea, from AD 26–36. The Bible states he was the governor.

The existence of Pontius Pilate is also confirmed by canonical gospels, the works of Philo and Josephus, a brief mention by Tacitus, and THE GOSPEL OF NICODEMUS OR ACTS OF PILATE.

I Simon Brown also purchased some of Pilate coins which I found interesting to own Bronze Prutah minted by Pontius Pilate and date LIS (year 16 = AD 29/30) 

Again these coins are physical evidence relating to Pilate. Evidence that a man called Pontius Pilate LIVED. When I received these coins they came with a note which states after the crucifixion of Jesus that Pontius Pilate and his wife became followers of Jesus. I am not certain of how true this is as it is said that Pontius Pilate committed suicide there in Vienne and the 10th century historian Agapius of Hierapolis, in his Universal History, says that Pilate committed suicide during the first year of Caligula's reign, i.e. AD 37/38. If this is true, suicide is against the Lord's teachings which would add doubt to Pontius Pilate becoming a follower of Jesus unless the story of Pilate committing suicide was not true.

What is certain is his wife warned Pontius Pilate saying When he was set down on the judgment seat, his wife sent unto him, saying, Have thou nothing to do with that just man: for I have suffered many things this day in a dream because of him. Matthew 27:19 So, Pontius Pilate's wife most certainly believed which would confirm with her becoming a follower.

Pontius Pilate is most famous for the trial of Jesus. Pilate appears in association with the responsibility for the death of Jesus. In Matthew, Pilate washes his hands to show that he was not responsible for the execution of Jesus and reluctantly sends him to his death.

We know from the gospels that Pontius Pilate was very uncomfortable with the idea of killing Jesus, who in his eyes had committed no crime.

What do you accuse this man of? The Pharisee replied "We would not have brought him to you if he had not committed a crime. Pilate replied "Then you yourselves take him, and try him according to your own law. The Pharisee replied ‘we are not allowed to put anyone to death’. This happened in order to confirm what Jesus had said when he indicated the kind of death he would die.

So Pilate had Jesus whipped and scourged instead to try to pacify the Jewish authorities and save Jesus from execution.

THE GOSPEL OF JOHN tells us: The soldiers made a crown out of thorny branches and put it on his head. Then they put a purple robe on him, and came to him, and said, long live the king of the Jews!”

But Pilate was unsuccessful and the people demanded that Jesus be crucified. 

AGAIN WE HAVE Archaeology PROVING THE BIBLE.

With thanks and references from Wikipedia the free encyclopedia

John 18:28

Jesus Before Pilate 
28 Then the Jews led Jesus from Caiaphas to the palace of the Roman governor. By now it was early morning, and to avoid ceremonial uncleanness the Jews did not enter the palace; they wanted to be able to eat the Passover. 
29 So Pilate came out to them and asked, "What charges are you bringing against this man?"
30 "If he were not a criminal," they replied, "we would not have handed him over to you."
31 Pilate said, "Take him yourselves and judge him by your own law."
"But we have no right to execute anyone," the Jews objected. 
32 This happened so that the words Jesus had spoken indicating the kind of death he was going to die would be fulfilled.
33 Pilate then went back inside the palace, summoned Jesus and asked him, "Are you the king of the Jews?"
34 "Is that your own idea," Jesus asked, "or did others talk to you about me?"
35 "Am I a Jew?" Pilate replied. "It was your people and your chief priests who handed you over to me. What is it you have done?"
36 Jesus said, "My kingdom is not of this world. If it were, my servants would fight to prevent my arrest by the Jews. But now my kingdom is from another place."
37 "You are a king, then!" said Pilate.
Jesus answered, "You are right in saying I am a king. In fact, for this reason I was born, and for this I came into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone on the side of truth listens to me."
38 "What is truth?" Pilate asked. With this he went out again to the Jews and said, "I find no basis for a charge against him. 
39 But it is your custom for me to release to you one prisoner at the time of the Passover. Do you want me to release 'the king of the Jews'?"
40 They shouted back, "No, not him! Give us Barabbas!" Now Barabbas had taken part in a rebellion.

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Update by Roland J. Bell B.A. Hons; BBI Dip. The word “Apocryphal “ does not mean heretical or untrue; it simply means “additional”. We cannot base our theology or Spirituality on Apocryphal writings, but they are additional sources of information, to be considered and weighed alongside other pieces of evidence. For example – the works of Flavius Josephus cannot be regarded as Scripture, but, as a source of historical information we use them. The works of Josephus are therefore Apocryphal... Not wrong or untrue, but simply additional.