A rigorous look at the central claim of Christianity: the Resurrection of Jesus Christ and what it means for faith and history.
This essay asks what the Resurrection proves, how it has shaped the Gospel, and why scholars still debate its significance.
The book treats the Resurrection as a historical question with far‑reaching consequences. It compares the deaths and discoveries surrounding Jesus with the ways early Christians understood their faith, and it asks how the belief about the risen Christ influenced the spread of Christianity. It also examines the role of key figures, like the Apostle Paul, and how their experiences shaped Christian doctrine.
- How scholars approach the Resurrection as a historical and theological topic
- The interplay between Jesus’ death and the claim of his rising
- The influence of Paul’s experience on early Christian belief
- How criticism and tradition meet in discussions of faith and history
Ideal for readers of theological history and students of biblical criticism.