Introduction to More Like Jesus
Introduction to More Like Jesus
The Big Idea: The primary sources for understanding the life of Jesus are the four gospels. But are these trustworthy documents? Let’s review some well-used arguments against the Gospels. Also, we will outline reasons why these documents can be trusted as sources of historical information.
Outdated Arguments Against the Gospels
They are late.
They have an agenda.
They contain the miraculous.
They contain differences.
Arguments for the Gospels’ Reliability
- Early Dating
- Corroborating Evidence
- The Nature of Ancient Biography
- The Nature of Oral Tradition:
- The Resurrection