Is there any reliable historical information about Jesus?
How do historians assess the evidence for the life of Jesus? How does it compare to historical evidence for other figures of his time?
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How do historians assess the evidence for the life of Jesus? How does it compare to historical evidence for other figures of his time?
If you want accurate historical information about Jesus, who should you read? Here’s some ideas on how to decide.
Does archaeology prove that Old Testament history is accurate? Or does it show it cannot be treated as history?
How well did the Old Testament prophets predict the future? Or were they doing something more and different to prediction?
Are the stories of Adam & Eve, Cain & Abel, Noah and the Tower of Babel legends or true? Can the Bible be true if they are legends?
The account of Moses leading Israelites out of Egypt and Joshua leading them into Canaan are important parts of the Old Testament. But are they true?
What should we make of the Old Testament? Is it worth reading?
Has the New Testament been changed over the years? Are the writers reporting what they know, or was it written long after the events?
Archaeological discoveries this century throw light on the life of Jesus as recorded in the four gospels.
Is the God portrayed in the Old Testament evil? Is he different to the Jesus portrayed in the New Testament?