Having studied both Theology and Religious Studies at undergraduate and post-graduate levels there is one thing, “datum,” or “common mind” that all scholars, regardless of their personal beliefs, will accept, […]
When the historian wishes to learn about the life and ministry of Jesus Christ he or she evaluates the primary sources (the gospels, Pauline epistles, and the rest of the […]
Despite a few dissenters, the pre-Markan passion narrative (which refers to an early source the author of Mark used when he formulated Christ’s passion story) is a widely accepted theory […]
Much like is the case within the scientific enterprise, biblical scholars operate according to the constraints of methodological naturalism. As a methodology, methodological naturalism favours naturalistic explanations. Operating from within […]
New Testament scholar Craig Keener has arguably provided the leading academic investigation into the scope of supernatural miracles of healing. This he has set out in his book Miracles: The […]
One could argue that the story of Christ’s expelling of the demon from a man (see Matthew 9:32-34 and Luke 11:14-23) has a weighty historical probability given that it is […]
“Q” (from the German word Quelle which means source) is a hypothetical source that both Matthew and Luke used for the formation of content within their respective gospels. Q is […]
What is multiple attestation? Independent attestation is a tool used by historians for trying to determine whether certain actions or sayings of Jesus Christ, or any historical figure, can be […]
The empty tomb story is one of great significance to many religious believers across the world. According to the gospel narratives, some women, seeking to anoint Christ’s body with spices […]
Many Christians believe/argue that Isaiah 7:14 is a prophecy of the coming Messiah (Jesus) who will be born of a virgin. The Isaiah passage says, “Therefore the Lord Himself will […]
