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, […]
1. The Gospels as Historical Sources for Jesus, General Reliability & Genre. Perhaps the leading, and by far most popular, skeptic and critic when it comes to contemporary Christianity is […]
Joseph of Arimathea is a key character in Jesus’ passion story. He was the one who gave his own tomb to the crucified Jesus for his burial. According to the gospels […]
The Synoptic Problem brings to the forefront of our attention the three Synoptic gospels: Mark, Matthew and Luke. Principally, the term “Synoptic gospels” was first used in 1776 by […]
According to the gospel narratives Jesus Christ, following his crucifixion, was buried in a tomb by Joseph of Arimathea. There are several reasons why one can consider this to be […]
“Then Pilate said to Him, “Do You not hear how many things they testify against You?” But He answered him not one word, so that the governor marveled greatly” (Matthew […]
Scholars quoted here are from a diverse range of worldviews including skeptics, agnostics, Christians, non-Christians and so forth. 1. Jesus Attracted Large Crowds. It’s a historical fact that Jesus’ ministry […]
Christian apologists have routinely argued that one can trust the eyewitness testimonies found within the gospel traditions. For example, the former atheist homicide detective Jim Wallace believes we have sound […]
1. Water and Blood. John’s gospel informs the reader that Jesus was pierced by the Roman soldiers while on the cross. As a result blood and water gushed from his […]
