How was the crucifixion of Jesus Christ looked upon in the 1st century?
Continue reading “The Social Factor: The Shame Of The Crucifixion.”
Tag: The Resurrection
The Social Factor: Christianity In The Eyes Of Outsiders
Was the Christian movement well received and respected by its social peers? If not, how did it survive?
Continue reading “The Social Factor: Christianity In The Eyes Of Outsiders”
The Rise Of Christianity: Objection Against The 500
What purpose did Paul have in mentioning the 500 witnesses in 1 Corinthians 15? Do we have any reason to believe these people ever existed?
Continue reading “The Rise Of Christianity: Objection Against The 500”
The Rise Of Christianity: Refuting The Evil Twin Theory
Could the rise of Christianity be explained by a supposed evil twin who had impersonated Jesus following His crucifixion? Is this a viable theory or a disastrous rationale?
Continue reading “The Rise Of Christianity: Refuting The Evil Twin Theory”
The Rise Of Christianity: Refuting The Hallucination Theory
Can the rise of Christianity be explained by the occurrence of hallucinations? Were the disciples only seeing things that weren’t really there?
Continue reading “The Rise Of Christianity: Refuting The Hallucination Theory”
The Rise Of Christianity: Refuting The Conspiracy Theory
Can the rise of Christianity be explained by the spread of a lie? Is the Christian faith nothing more than an elaborate conspiracy?
Continue reading “The Rise Of Christianity: Refuting The Conspiracy Theory”
The Rise Of Christianity: The Martyrdom Of The Apostles
How do we explain the rise of Christianity? Was it a hoax perpetrated by the disciples or the persuasive charms of a charismatic leader?
Continue reading “The Rise Of Christianity: The Martyrdom Of The Apostles”
A Defence Of The Guards At The Tomb
Were there really guards set to watch the tomb of Jesus or was their existence invented as a cover-up?
The Empty Tomb: The Stolen Body Theory
Was the empty tomb the result of a malicious or crafty theft? Can this popular argument explain the rise of the Resurrection belief?
The Empty Tomb: The Decomposition Theory
With the historicity of the empty tomb established, what are the arguments against its significant in the Resurrection narrative? Would the decomposition of the corpse make the Resurrection claims inevitable?
The Criterion of Embarrassment And The Women At The Tomb
Why do female witnesses serve as powerful evidence for the existence of the empty tomb?
Continue reading “The Criterion of Embarrassment And The Women At The Tomb”
The Empty Tomb: Buried In Disgrace
Is the empty tomb a believable piece of evidence for the resurrection of Jesus Christ? Is there any reason to believe that the empty tomb is historical?
The Evidence For The Resurrection of Jesus: The Conversion of James
The final piece of the minium facts approach details the conversion of Jesus’ unbelieving brother, James. Why is this such an important piece of evidence and why should we believe it’s true?
Continue reading “The Evidence For The Resurrection of Jesus: The Conversion of James”
Alternative Theories On The Conversion Of Paul
The conversion of Paul is one of the most demanding pieces of evidence for the Resurrection of Jesus. But is the Resurrection hypothesis the only valid explanation?
Continue reading “Alternative Theories On The Conversion Of Paul”
The Evidence for the Resurrection of Jesus: The Conversion of Paul
The conversion of Saul of Tarsus, better known by the name of Paul, is one of the most convincing (or perplexing) pieces of data surrounding the Resurrection. But why should we believe Paul’s conversion was genuine?
Continue reading “The Evidence for the Resurrection of Jesus: The Conversion of Paul”
