Josephus and New Testament Chronology in the Work of Joseph Scaliger.

Scalinger, Joseph; Josephus, Flavius, ca. 37-ca. 100; Biblical chronology; New Testament; Herod I, King of Judea, 73 B.C.-4 B.C.; Jesus Christ -- Date of birth

The article focuses on scholar Joseph Scaliger using Jewish historian Flavius Josephus as chronological source for the New Testament. Topics discussed include Scaliger appreciating work of Josephus regarding reconstruction of historical dates, information about chronology of king Herod by Josephus and work related to birth of Jesus based on story of Slaughter of the Innocents.