The Bible For Normal People Episode 206: Dale C. Allison - Approaching the Resurrection of Jesus as a Historian
May 16, 2022
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Historical Challenges of Resurrection
- Historians face tension examining resurrection due to conflicting gospel accounts and the miraculous nature of the event.
- Historians doubt miracles because many past beliefs have been disproven, shaping modern historical skepticism.
Multiple Factors Behind Resurrection Faith
- The resurrection belief likely originated in an empty tomb, visionary experiences of Jesus, and pre-existing resurrection expectations.
- These three elements explain early faith but don't conclusively prove divine resurrection as multiple alternatives exist.
Resurrection Faith and Movement Growth
- Early Christian resurrection faith sparked a strong movement, but sociological parallels show thriving religious movements don't require miracles.
- Growth alone isn't proof of historical resurrection; competing religions show movements can thrive without supernatural events.