Understanding the New Atheism
A 2-part series on the New Atheism looks at (1) The Straw God and then (2) Attacks on the New Testament.
The Jewishness of the New Testament
Why a rabbi who considered the New Testament to be anti-Semitic changed his mind. Rabbi Isaac Lichtenstein was curious when he observed…
The Beauty of Books: Codex Sinaiticus
You may have seen the recent programme "The Beauty of Books: Ancient Bibles" on BBC4, 8th February 2011. This well-produced and researched…
The Quest for the Historical Israel – a review
Finkelstein and Mazar represent two of the most influential Israeli archaeologists of the present generation. Finkelstein is a professor at…
Why Are There Differences in the Gospels?
A review of Michael Licona's attempt to explain differences in the Gospel narratives by looking at the work of Plutarch.
Real History, Real People
A brief account of some of the real history and real people to be found in the New Testament.
New Research on Gospel Contradictions
Sean McDowell interviews Mike Licona on how his research into ancient biographies sheds light onto Gospel contradictions.
How Were the New Testament Books Compiled?
Are the New Testament books an arbitrary or personal selection of what was available? Or is there more to it than that?
Did Jesus Claim He Was More than a Prophet?
Did Jesus claim or imply that he was anything more than a prophet? Or did his followers transform him into the Son of God many years later?