A Podcast All About Christianity
When it comes to studies of the historical Jesus, many historians end their inquiry at the crucifixion and burial. It is argued that the resurrection of Jesus is the topic for theologians and not historians. Studying the resurrection of Jesus is outside the expertise and responsibility of historians. Is this true? I wrote an article … Read More “Can Historians Even Talk About the Resurrection?” »
There is some debate when it comes to the dating of the Gospels. Some would like to date the Gospels in the 50s or 60s. There are others who will argue vehemently that the earliest Gospel must have been written after 70 AD. The most popular dating of the Gospels puts Mark (as the earliest … Read More “The Dirty Little Secret About Dating the Gospels” »
Most scholars are agreed that the traditions about Jesus were passed along as an oral tradition before being written down in the four Gospels. But what does that mean for their historical reliability? Some people have compared this oral period to the telephone game. The telephone game is a fun activity that children (used to) … Read More “Is the Telephone Game a Good Analogy for the Jesus Oral Traditions?” »
Although I love history, my formal training is in the area of the New Testament. I have come across some very helpful books over the years and I thought I would share what I think are the top five. Please note that I’m an Amazon affiliate and if you purchase any of these, you are … Read More “5 Books on the New Testament That I Recommend” »
In this sixth episode of the History of Christianity, we take a look at Jesus as he enters Jerusalem, is arrested and crucified. We also look at the resurrection and why historians should discuss it. For More Information: Did Jesus Ride Two Donkeys into Jerusalem? What the Romans Said About Crucifixion 5 Reasons Why the Resurrection of … Read More “Episode 6 – Jesus: Crucifixion and Resurrection” »
In this fifth episode of the History of Christianity, we look at Jesus’s ministry before his entry into Jerusalem. Rather than recounting every event in the Gospels, we look at some of the major themes. For More Information: What is the Gospel? Challenging Skepticism About Miracles Aren’t the Gospels Merely Legends? Recommended Book:
In this fourth episode of the History of Christianity, we look at Jesus from his birth to his baptism. We also look at questions of whether Matthew and Luke invented the virgin birth to copy pagan myths or satisfy Old Testament prophecy. For More Information: Mary and Pagan Virgin Mothers Laozi, Jesus and the Virgin … Read More “Episode 4 – Jesus: The Early Years” »
In this second episode of the History of Christianity, we take a look at the sources we have for Jesus. How can we even know that Jesus lived? We look at the three most important historical sources we have: the Gospels, the letters of Paul and Josephus. We look at some of the concerns that … Read More “Episode 2 – Sources for Jesus” »
