Testimonium Flavianum

The Testimonium Flavianum (meaning the testimony of Flavius Josephus) is a passage found in Book 18, Chapter 3, 3 "Antiquities" by Titus Flavius Josephus, born Yosef ben Matityahu, was a first-century Romano-Jewish historian who was born in Jerusalem. Josephus was part of the Jewish revolt in 67 AD, was captured, and then spared and used as a translator because he told Vespasian that Hebrew scripture predicted that Vespasian would become emperor. Josephus was freed and took the name Flavius after Vespasian became emporer in 69 AD (wiki), 

Josephus is one of the most important first-century Jewish and Roman historians. Josephus mentions Jesus on two occasions in his writings. His mention in Antiquites may be the most important of the secular accounts of Jesus Christ. Josephus account of Christ is known as "The Testimonium Flavianum". Critics argue that this passage is unreliable because it shows clear evidence of Christianization. It turns out that the known Greek versions of Josephus "Antiquities" were preserved by Christians and this passage about Jesus shows clear signs of biased embellishment. 

Never fear, because schors have discovered an arabic version of "Antiquities", and the major details of Christ's virtuous life, crucifixion, and reported bodily resurrection are preserved. 

Arabic summary, presumably of Antiquities18.63. From Agapios' Kitab al-'Unwan ("Book of the Title," 10th c.).

The translation belongs to Shlomo Pines. See also James H. Charlesworth, Jesus Within Judaism.

"At this time there was a wise manwho was called Jesus. And his conduct was good, and he was known to be virtuous. And many people from among the Jews and the other nations became his disciples. Pilate condemned him to be crucified and to die. And those who had become his disciples did not abandon his discipleship. They reported that he had appeared to themafter his crucifixion and that he was alive; accordingly, he wasperhaps the Messiah concerning whom the prophets have recountedwonders."