Jesus was most likely born between 6 and 4 BC, with many biblical scholars and ancient historians agreeing on this estimate based on accounts of King Herod's reign and other historical markers. The exact date is not stated in the gospels or historical sources, but December 25 was chosen by the Roman Emperor Constantine in 336 AD to celebrate Jesus' birth, though this date is considered symbolic rather than historically precise. Some debates place Jesus' birth in the fall or even September based on different interpretations of biblical details. Regarding his death, it is generally accepted that Jesus died around AD 30, with some estimates ranging from AD 30 to AD 36. The Gospels and historical references suggest Jesus was crucified during the governance of Pontius Pilate, who served as Roman governor from AD 26 to 36. Scholarly consensus often points to AD 30 or AD 33 as the most likely years of his death. In summary:
- Birth: Approximately between 6 and 4 BC, traditionally celebrated on December 25 but with no biblical or historical confirmation of that exact date.
- Death: Around AD 30 to AD 33, commonly accepted as about AD 30.
These dates align with the reign of Herod the Great for his birth and the governance of Pontius Pilate for his death.
