Project Overview
The repository all-historical-evidence-of-jesus-christ serves as a structured collection of historical, literary, and archaeological material concerning Jesus of Nazareth. Its foundation is a chronological research dossier in PDF format, supported by mirrored, public-domain translations of the cited source materials.
Architecture and Collections
The archive categorises materials into distinct collections:
- dossier: The structured text and full 238-entry reference register.
- scripture & gospels: Canonical New Testament books alongside apocryphal and gnostic gospels.
- fathers & witnesses: Patristic writings and classical ancient witnesses such as Tacitus, Josephus, and Mara bar Serapion.
- archaeology & legal: Roman administrative records and archaeological artefacts including inscriptions and ossuaries.
The user interface relies on static web files in docs/ served via GitHub Pages or a local Python HTTP server. The reader implements hash-based client routing, deep links supported by 404.html path rewrites, hover preview cards, and fast list filtering.
Maturity and Target Audience
With 335 catalogued documents and comprehensive cross-linking between citations and full-text sources, the project is well-developed as a reference archive. It serves academics, educators, and independent researchers requiring transparent access to primary historical texts.