Reading path
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.
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Section · Section 03
5,800 manuscripts
The textual base.
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Section · Section 04
5 years, not 500
Composition dates and the early creed.
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Note
The full non Christian witness map
The full nine source non Christian map.
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Note
Archaeology confirms New Testament detail
When the New Testament makes incidental claims, archaeology repeatedly confirms them.
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Section · Section 07
Virtually certain
The crucifixion: virtually certain.
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Section · Section 08
The tomb was empty
The empty tomb: ~75 percent of scholars accept it.
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Section · Section 09
Six pillars
The six core facts.
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Section · Section 11
Names, not legends
Named witnesses, transmitted through identifiable channels.
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Section · Section 12
From hiding to martyrdom
The behavioural argument.
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Section · Section 10
Pull a pillar, the roof falls
Naturalistic alternatives engaged.
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Section · Section 17
The case is the case
The closing.