Argument Against the Resurrection of Jesus – Part 3
David Marshall has posted a critique of my first post in this series about the resurrection of Jesus. Here is the first in the series of my posts on the resurrection:https://secularfrontier.infidels.org/2011/11/argument-against-the-resurrection-of-jesus/ Here is Marshall’s critique of that post:http://christthetao.blogspot.com/2011/11/is-resurrection-impossible-response-to.html There are several points of criticism raised by Marshall (about 11 that I see). I have replied … Argument Against the Resurrection of Jesus – Part 3
Argument Against The Resurrection of Jesus – Part 2
In this post I respond to a question raised by Michael Gantt about my previous post on the resurrection of Jesus.Factual/historical points made by Michael Gantt (blogforthelordjesus):1. The writers of the New Testament…do not make concurrent claims about His having been God incarnate.2. If you go back to the witnesses of the resurrection, you will … Argument Against The Resurrection of Jesus – Part 2
Argument Against the Resurrection of Jesus
I will continue to be focused on Richard Swinburne’s case for God for another year, at least, but my favorite topic is the resurrection of Jesus, so I cannot resist writing a post on the resurrection, at least every now and again. My position on the resurrection claim is that it should be analyzed into … Argument Against the Resurrection of Jesus
LINK: Andrew Wohlgemuth’s Review of The Resurrection of God Incarnate by Richard Swinburne
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LINK: A Bayesian Analysis of the Cumulative Effects of Independent Eyewitness Testimony for the Resurrection of Jesus Christ
I just discovered this essay by John DePoe which defends a Bayesian technique to measure the cumulative effect of independent eyewitness testimony for the Resurrection. Check it out: Resurrection.pdf I think this article could be of interest to anyone interested in Bayesian approaches to evidence for or against God’s existence, not just people interested in … LINK: A Bayesian Analysis of the Cumulative Effects of Independent Eyewitness Testimony for the Resurrection of Jesus Christ
Easter Week: What Really Happened?
In comments on earlier posts Bradley Bowen offers some speculations about what really happened at the crucifixion. In his view, Jesus might have survived the crucifixion, and so was discovered alive on Easter morning, prompting stories of a resurrection. As I have argued elsewhere (see my essay in The Empty Tomb), I do not think … Easter Week: What Really Happened?
A Not-So-Good Friday
Sorry, but I cannot let this Good Friday pass by without making a comment on my favorite topic: the resurrection of Jesus. I am uniquely qualified to write about Good Friday, because, unlike most human beings, I have been crucified. Actually, technically, I crucified myself. That probably sounds horrific, or at least a bit kinky, … A Not-So-Good Friday
The Purposes of God
Whether a theist says “God created all living things” or “God created the universe” or “God raised Jesus from the dead” the point is to give a personal explanation for some facts (or alleged facts) as opposed to a physical or scientific explanation. When giving a personal explanation for some fact, information about motivations or … The Purposes of God
The Miracle of Creation?
To clarify how Richard Swinburne thinks about the question “Did God create the universe?” I think it might be helpful to consider how Swinburne thinks about the question “Did God raise Jesus from the dead?” In The Resurrection of God Incarnate, Swinburne distinguishes his thinking from that of “a typical New Testament expert”: To start … The Miracle of Creation?
Christianity and the Resurrection Examined
I’m planning to write many posts that are focused on criticism of Christianity, and especially on the alleged resurrection of Jesus. The first in a series called “Resuscitation of the Swoon Theory” has just been posted on my blog : http://crossexamination.blogspot.com/ Your name Your email Subject Your message (optional)