Why this resource matters
The resurrection is the load-bearing wall of the Christian faith — “if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile” (1 Corinthians 15:17). This reference does not argue “the Bible says so”; it uses the historical-evidential method, building only on facts that the majority of critical scholars grant.
The five “Minimal Facts” (free preview)
- Jesus died by Roman crucifixion.
- His disciples sincerely believed he rose and appeared to them.
- The persecutor Paul was suddenly converted.
- The skeptic James, Jesus’ brother, was converted.
- The tomb was found empty (broad scholarly consensus).
What’s in the full member PDF
- The early creed of 1 Corinthians 15 — and why its dating defeats the legend theory
- Non-Christian sources (Tacitus, Josephus, Pliny) with references
- Four lines of evidence for the empty tomb
- Five competing theories with quick answers
- Study questions, key takeaways, and a sourced reading list
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