page_title: Criterion of multiple attestation
hierarchical_section_title: Criterion of multiple attestation
context_page_description: The criterion of multiple attestation or independent attestation is a tool used by Biblical scholars to help determine whether certain actions or sayings by Jesus in the New Testament are from Historical Jesus. Simply put, the more independent witnesses that report an event or saying, the better.
context_section_description: The criterion of multiple attestation or independent attestation is a tool used by Biblical scholars to help determine whether certain actions or sayings by Jesus in the New Testament are from Historical Jesus. Simply put, the more independent witnesses that report an event or saying, the better.
caption: Criterion of multiple attestation:  Last Supper
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