“I do not think the evidence for the Virgin Birth or the Resurrection of Christ is such as would convince any impartial inquirer if it were presented outside the circle of theological beliefs he was accustomed. There are innumerable such stories in Pagan mythology, but no one dreams of taking Dionysus or Osiris very seriously.“
— Bertrand Russell, The Basic Writings of Bertrand Russell (1961), Part. XV: The Philosopher of Religion, 64. Can Religion Cure Our Troubles?, p. 583
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Image: Detail of Christ Crucified (1632) by Diego Velázquez, a celebrated painter in the Spanish Golden Age.
Assuming the crucifixion of Jesus of Nazareth occurred, estimates indicate that it took place approximately 1,995 years ago, with AD 30 or AD 33 being the most plausible dates; however, determining the exact year and day is challenging due to historical inaccuracies and disparate biblical interpretations.