Undeceptions with John Dickson Single: If Jesus really did rise from the dead, then it would confirm everything
38 snips
Sep 28, 2023 Exploring the implications of Jesus' resurrection, examining scholarly research and historical evidence, and discussing the radical change in Jesus' disciples and the spread of Christianity.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Resurrection Reframes Jesus' Identity
- If Jesus truly rose from the dead, it would validate his claims and teachings in a decisive way.
- Ben Shaw argues the resurrection is the turning point that convinced disciples of Jesus' divinity.
Weigh The Evidence Before Deciding
- Consider whether you can believe the resurrection with intellectual integrity by weighing historical evidence.
- Ben Shaw invites sceptical listeners to examine scholarship and sources before rejecting the claim.
NT Documents Hold Historical Weight
- New Testament accounts are treated by historians as legitimate ancient historical sources.
- Scholars assess biblical bias just as they do with other ancient authors like Plutarch.