What evidence is there of Jesus? A leading historian sheds light on early Christianity’s biggest mysteries 

Early Christianity scholar and Nat Geo contributor Candida Moss has long demystified hot-button theological and historic debates. In our latest Ask an Expert Anything, she answers subscriber questions on everything from Jesus’ relationship with Mary Magdalene to which books were left out of the Bible. 

ByNational Geographic Staff
Published May 18, 2026