If the idea of a physical resurrection was a strictly Jewish belief, were they expecting a risen messiah or something else entirely?
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The Origins of The Resurrection Belief Pt.1 Pagan Comparisons
From where did the belief in a physical Resurrection come from? Could we trace its origin to pagan roots or was it unlike anything else in antiquity?
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How Do We Define The Resurrection? Pt.1 Jewish Tradition
When investigating the Resurrection of Jesus Christ what often goes without being said is the very definition of what we’re investigating. How are we to define the Resurrection of Jesus?
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Did Jesus Descend Into Hell?
Did Jesus descend into Hell to defeat death? It’s a widely held belief, however, there might not be as much Biblical evidence to support it than we at first thought.
Is Easter Pagan? Pt.1 Battle of the Deities
Is Easter a pagan holiday? Is it inspired by deities such as Ishtar and Ostara/Eostre?
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Did Some Doubt The Resurrection of Jesus?
Does Matthew 28:16-17 provide evidence that some doubted the bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ?
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Response to “What Would It Take to Prove the Resurrection?” by Michael Shermer
Easter is around the corner and that means the skeptics have once again set out to disprove the resurrection of Jesus Christ. However, the way they go about it leaves a lot of room for improvement.
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Acts 24:15 and Paul’s Lack of Confidence
Does the use of the word “hope” in Acts 24:16 tell us Paul held some uncertainty in the future resurrection? Let’s take a look.
Easter: Christ’s Victory
In the final part of the Easter series I look at the the victory won by Jesus’ death and resurrection.
