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By Gary Habermas & Michael Licona
Dr. Gary Habermas is a leading scholar on the historical resurrection of Jesus. This book clearly organizes the historical case for the resurrection based on the Minimal Facts Approach, as well as discussing common objections to the resurrection (and their refutations). The book is very well sourced and points to the exact passages from various ancient sources (some noted below) that prove the Minimal Facts Approach to the resurrection. Highly recommend for anyone that wants to go deeper into the historical case for the bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Direct Source Materials from antiquity
Direct Source Materials from antiquity
While not at all exhaustive, these provide a solid foundation for the ancient non-Biblical sources for the resurrection of Jesus:
Josephus
First-Century Jewish Historian
Passages relating to the crucifixion of Jesus and the martyrdom of James (brother of Jesus).
Tacitus
First-Century Roman Historian
Passages relating to the crucifixion of Jesus and persecution of Christians under Emperor Nero.
Various
Compilation of letters & writings from the early-church fathers
Letters from Clement of Rome, Polycarp, etc. relating to the claims & beliefs of the Apostles.
Eusebius
Sometimes referred to as "The Father of Church History."
Quotes other early sources regarding the martyrdoms of James (brother of Jesus), Peter, and Paul, as well as other key events.
Tertullian
Second-Century Church Father
Scorpiace: Passages on the martyrdoms of Peter and Paul
The Prescription Against Heretics: Passages validating that Clement of Rome & Polycarp were appointed directly by the Apostles.
Irenaeus
Second-Century Church Father
Passages validating that Clement of Rome & Polycarp were appointed directly by the Apostles.
Origen
Jewish Talmud
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