Challenging the New Atheist view of Old Testament Ethics
This talk challenges the New Atheist interpretations and condemnation of the Old Testament, including the destruction of the Canaanites.
Was There Really a Star of Bethlehem?
What does the biblical account say about the star of Bethlehem? Is it historically credible?
Jesus, Interrupted – a review
Readers of EN may remember a previous article where I reviewed several books by Bart Ehrman. I observed that Ehrman had previously been a…
Isn’t the Bible Full of Contradictions?
How should we address apparent contradictions in the Bible? This article tackles some specific examples.
Breaking 'The Da Vinci Code'
In this workshop, we will discuss the specific problems with the novel The Da Vinci Code from the standpoint of its handling of Christian…
Science and the New Testament Documents
Review of Dirk Jongkind's talk arguing that the message of the Bible is preserved, despite variations between manuscripts
Did Key Christian Beliefs Slowly Change Over Time?
Did 'core' Christian beliefs slowly change over history? This talk considers: the Gospels; the divinity of Jesus; and the resurrection.
Approaching Scripture as an Academic
A consideration of the relationship of science and certain Biblical issues, including the nature of miracles and the Exodus.
Who would base their lives on a brutal book of fairy stories?
Considering the question of whether belief in God lacks the evidence to support it - and why arguments on their own are not enough.