In this seminal work, Nathaniel Lardner compiles a comprehensive array of evidence from Jewish and pagan sources that attest to the truth of Christianity. Drawing on his extensive knowledge of ancient texts and languages, Lardner offers insightful commentary and analysis that sheds new light on the historical and religious context of the New Testament. This book is an essential resource for scholars of biblical studies and early Christianity. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.