Licona born 1961 is an american new testament scholar, christian apologist and author. And he convincingly points us to a significant deficiency in approaching this question. Examining jesus by the historical method part 1multiple sources. So he opens this study with an extensive consideration of historiography in general, and the particular problem of investigating claims of miracles. Recent attempt to disprove the resurrection of jesus and. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Sep 08, 2010 it is by mike licona phd and entitled. Perhaps some now regard this issue as the burnedover district of new testament scholarship, while others have come to believe that we simply do not have th adequate methods to make the controversial results of the field of any use. The resurrection of jesus is a favorite topic for many christian apologists and a popular subject of contention among new testament scholars. Intervarsity press is to publish a major new monograph on the resurrection of jesus in november. A roundtable discussion with michael licona on the. Licona offers a unique method to understanding the events leading up to the risen savior. A new historiographical approach is easily searchable.
Buy resurrection of jesus book online at low prices in. But is belief in the resurrection just a matter of faith or is there evidence for it. The award winning the case for the resurrection of jesus with coauthor gary habermas which is a comprehensive selfstudy course. Easter is a holy day for billions of people where we celebrate the resurrection of jesus. Jesus burial plays an important role with regard to jesus resurrection. A historiographical approach he convincingly points us to a significant deficiency in approaching this question. Before we get to the evidence we need to explain the overall goals and philosophy in. The question of the historicity of jesus resurrection ha.
Licona submitted in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree philosophiae doctor in the faculty of theology department of new testament studies university of pretoria supervisor. The minimal facts approach to the resurrection of jesus. Licona seeks to determin whether there is a reason to believe that michael r. The most rational and most logical explanation for the events of the first century is the fact that jesus did indeed raise from the dead. The case for the resurrection of jesus ebook written by gary r.
A new historiographical approach, paul meets muhammad. Could there be any new and promising approach to the question of the historicity of jesus resurrection. Jun 27, 2011 the question of the historicity of jesus resurrection has been repeatedly probed, investigated and debated. He is the author of numerous books, including the resurrection of jesus. As suggested in the title, he takes a historical expedition by critically examining nearly every source of the resurrection account. Recommendations for further reading are given, but here is a brief summary of some of the topics covered. Examining jesus by the historical method part 1multiple sources by guest 6866. Michael liconas thorough study of beliefs in jesus resurrection is to be recommended, since it is. Licona approaches the resurrection of jesus in a manner that is quite distinct from the apologists approach. Though i certainly believe in the inspiration and inerrancy of scripture, i think it is.
He then carefully and effectively applies his principles and methods to the question of jesus resurrection. Once we run out of stock this title will no longer be available on our site. Pdf the minimal facts approach to the resurrection of jesus. Any future approaches to dealing with this prize puzzle of new testament study will need to be routed through the resurrection of jesus. The accounts of the gospels, including the empty tomb and the appearances of the risen jesus to his followers, have been interpreted and analyzed in diverse ways, and have been seen. The question of the historicity of jesus resurrection has been repeatedly probed, investigated and debated. A new historiographical approach get the resurrection of jesus. Licona, research professor of new testament at southern evangelical seminary, has written an amazing book about the resurrection of jesus. Historicity and origin of the resurrection of jesus. When i say the historical case for jesus resurrection, i mean i am going to approach the question without relying on the inspiration or inerrancy of the bible. The new evidence that demands a verdict josh mcdowell the god who is there frances schaeffer the resurrection of jesus. Licona is the most thorough and balanced treatment of the subject i have ever seen in a single volume.
The resurrection of jesus a new historiographical approach. Perhaps some now regard this issue as the burnedover district of new testament scholarship. It is an important piece of evidence that confirms that the body of jesus was buried in a specific place. Could there be any new and promising approach to this. The endorsements include the likes of gerd theissen, stanley e. Buy resurrection of jesus book online at low prices in india. A new historiographical approach,1 including considering a few caveats for future study. Dec 10, 20 his own argument is a challenging and closely argued case for the historicity of the resurrection of jesus, the christ. In fact, gary habermas says, this is simply required reading for. The miracle myth1 by the university of wisconsin philosopher larry shapiro addresses jesus resurrection and supernatural beliefs in the context of the miracles. With over 3,400 academic books and articles published on the fate of jesus in the last 35 years alone, one might doubt that anything new could be said on the subject.
He is associate professor in theology at houston baptist university and the director of risen jesus, inc. A new historiographical approach the question of the historicity of jesus resurrection has been repeatedly probed, investigated and debated. Oct 26, 20 licona wonders if part of the problem is a failure to apply the methodology of historians who lie outside the community of biblical scholars. The question of the historicity of jesus resurrection has been repeatedly probed, investigated. Historiographical considerations in the light of recent debates by michael r. A new historiographical approach licona, michael r. T read online and d0wnl0ad pdf ebook the resurrection of jesus. Scripture passages appear on mouseover, and all crossreferences are linked to the other. That is also what makes the claim so vulnerable to critics. The resurrection of jesus a new historiographical approach, and comprises 718 pages.
A new historiographical approach downers grove, il. Paul meets muhammad which is a debate on the resurrection of jesus between the apostle paul and the prophet muhammad. After a brief overview, i will interact directly with the use of such an approach by michael licona in his recent volume, the resurrection of jesus. As an interesting historical fact, this is also the creed upon which the apostles and nicene creeds are generally based. A christianmuslim debate on the resurrection, coauthor of the awardwinning book the case for the resurrection of jesus, and coeditor of evidence for god. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the case for the resurrection of jesus. In fact, gary habermas says, this is simply required reading for anyone who wants to master this subject. With this in view, this work is a mustread for anyone working on the resurrection of jesus. Pdf the case for the resurrection of jesus download full. Pdf the minimal facts approach to the resurrection of je.
It is precisely this methodology that licona seeks to identify and employ in his monumental 700page tome the resurrection of jesus. His own argument is a challenging and closely argued case for the historicity of the resurrection of jesus, the christ. This begins a long series on the historical case for the resurrection of jesus christ. The historicity and origin of the resurrection of jesus has been the subject of historical research and debate, as well as a topic of discussion among theologians. The resurrection of jesus is the central claim of the christian faith. A new historiographical approach pdf file from our online library. A new historiographical approach the question of the historicity of jesus resurrection has been repeatedly probed, investigated and. Nov 01, 2010 in his book, the resurrection of jesus. If youve been studying the resurrection for awhile, you might think youve seen it all. Oct 07, 2010 in his book, the resurrection of jesus. But, if you are looking for a comprehensive examination into the historicity of the most important event in the history of mankind, then the resurrection of jesus. A roundtable discussion with michael licona on the resurrection of jesus. Read book online now pdf download the resurrection of jesus.