Christianity was a radical movement in many ways. Its unique theology made it enough of an offense to warrant harsh skepticism but it was its erasure of class distinctions that made it especially grievous.
Tag: The Resurrection
The Social Factor: The Incarnation
Would the incarnation of God be as widely accepted in the ancient world as it is today?
The Social Factor: The Connection To History
The Christian faith did not begin in an obscure town or from a nameless face in history. It placed itself in the centre of history’s religious narrative and made some astounding connections. Why is this such a powerful apologetic?
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The Social Factor: The Ethical Standard
Could the ethics of the Christian faith be yet another obstacle it had to overcome in the ancient world?
The Social Factor: The Rejection Of The New
The ancients didn’t take too fondly to the new religion, but what often goes without being said is that the new religion was rejected, in part, on account of its very novelty.
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The Social Factor: The Geographical Association
How could the place of Christ’s birth be a valuable piece of evidence for the historicity of His resurrection?
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The Social Factor: The Shame Of The Crucifixion.
How was the crucifixion of Jesus Christ looked upon in the 1st century?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
