Further links: Angels, wise men, and a baby
Links to further resources to follow up on the bethinking booklet which asks why the events of the first Christmas show us what God is like.
Are There Contradictions in the Gospels?
Are the Gospels full of contradictions? What would have been seen as normal standards of trustworthy historical writing at that time?
Who Wrote the Gospels?
Can we know who wrote the Gospels? This video examines whether there is any evidence to support the traditional authors.
The Earliest Handwritten Copy of a Gospel
This video describes the discovery of the earliest copy of part of John's Gospel, the 'John Rylands Fragment'.
How Do the Gospels Compare with Other Ancient Documents?
Can we be confident that we have the original text of the Gospels? How does it compare to other ancient documents?
Jesus: the Rock on which Atheism Stumbles
This talk looks at who Jesus is and examines some of the misunderstandings about him, as well as his impact in history and the impact he…
Did Jesus Have a Wife?
A response to the controversial claim that Jesus had a wife.
The Sweet Words of an Enemy
If your mother claims that you are an honest person, we may trust you that you will do what you say. Yet some reservation is understandable…
Messiah: Jesus, the evidence of history
What historical evidence is there for the life of Jesus and the first Christians?