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The history first path

You are pragmatic. Show me the evidence for the central claim. Save philosophy for later.

If the resurrection happened, the philosophical questions reframe themselves around it. Start with the historical case. Decide what you make of it. Then come back for the rest.

  1. 01

    Section · Section 03

    5,800 manuscripts

    The textual base.

  2. 02

    Section · Section 04

    5 years, not 500

    Composition dates and the early creed.

  3. 03

    Note

    The full non Christian witness map

    The full nine source non Christian map.

  4. 04

    Note

    Archaeology confirms New Testament detail

    When the New Testament makes incidental claims, archaeology repeatedly confirms them.

  5. 05

    Section · Section 07

    Virtually certain

    The crucifixion: virtually certain.

  6. 06

    Section · Section 08

    The tomb was empty

    The empty tomb: ~75 percent of scholars accept it.

  7. 07

    Section · Section 09

    Six pillars

    The six core facts.

  8. 08

    Section · Section 11

    Names, not legends

    Named witnesses, transmitted through identifiable channels.

  9. 09

    Section · Section 12

    From hiding to martyrdom

    The behavioural argument.

  10. 10

    Section · Section 10

    Pull a pillar, the roof falls

    Naturalistic alternatives engaged.

  11. 11

    Section · Section 17

    The case is the case

    The closing.