The Resurrection of Christ—Is It a Fact? makes a careful, historical case that the event is more than belief. It offers clear evidence for readers who want to weigh history alongside faith.
This edition examines the Resurrection as an historical claim, separating historical analysis from questions of inspiration. It surveys external and internal testimony, including early writings, to present a reasoned view of the evidence and its significance for Christian faith.
The book frames the discussion around three parts: the core historical facts, the role of St. Paul’s testimony, and the witness of the Gospels and Acts. It also confronts common objections with careful argument, from the Death on Calvary to the guarded tomb and the empty tomb narrative.
- Presents historical evidence for Jesus’ death, burial, and reported resurrection using both external sources and New Testament accounts.
- Explains what St. Paul’s writings imply about the risen Christ and the bodily nature of the Resurrection.
- Analyzes major theories that attempt to explain away the Resurrection, such as the swoon, vision, and telegraphic explanations, with careful counterpoints.
- Discusses how the Resurrection is treated within the study of early Christian writings and how objections are addressed in historical terms.
Ideal for readers seeking a thoughtful, historical look at a central claim of Christianity.