[PDF] The Skeptics Guide To Jesus eBook

Author : Christopher Cumo
Publisher : Algora Publishing
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 35,3 MB
Release : 2016
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1628942363

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Western civilization was for centuries held together by the glue of Christianity, the religion founded upon the teachings and actions of Jesus -- to the extent that it may be possible to infer them from the written record. This book has grown out of the conviction that the methods of history in particular and of the sciences secondarily have not been applied forcefully enough to an investigation of Jesus. We will scrutinize this written record and see how much we actually know.This book is in part a confession - a literary genre that goes back to Augustine, bishop of Hippo in North Africa and Catholic saint. Yet my agenda differs from his. Augustine lived at a time when the Christian Church was beginning to flex its muscles and make bold claims. Today we live in the twilight of the gods, to borrow the title of one of Friedrich Nietzsche's last works. Religion as a general construct peaked long ago, probably before the Enlightenment, and is now in retreat. This period of decline and demise makes essential at long last a realistic treatment of Jesus of Nazareth.As an Italian by birth and upbringing, the author was early baptized into the Catholic Church. Then, his mother died at age 43. He was 15 years old himself, at the time, and didn't know how to reconcile the notion of a good, just, loving God with such a tragedy.Seeking to know whether the Jesus of the written records can withstand the scrutiny of the sciences and history, he eventually found what is the most probative way of examining Jesus, a task that forms the core of this book. A very long time ago, humans had little more than faith to guide them. Chris does not write for that mindset but aims to entertain other methods of understanding what we call reality, with the sciences, philosophy, and history as our guides. He hopes that their rigor will appeal to those who remain intellectually curious and open-minded.

Author : Philip Yancey
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 49,42 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0310325021

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Examines the apparent contradictions in the world and explains how the invisible, natural, and supernatural worlds might interact and affect people's daily lives.

Author : E.J. Sweeney
Publisher : WestBow Press
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 42,85 MB
Release : 2018-10-31
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1973637596

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Life is hard . . . then you die. It’s as simple as that. Dead bodies stay dead. So in this modern, scientific age, how can any reasonable person possibly believe that Jesus actually rose from the dead? Santa Claus and the Tooth Fairy turned out to be myths. How is Jesus’s Resurrection any different? How can there possibly be any credible evidence for an event that happened two thousand years ago? The resurrection of Jesus is the most important event in the history of the world—if it’s true. If Jesus did rise, then he is God, the ultimate reality itself. In him, you can find the meaning of life, the secret of happiness, and the way to eternal life. Raising Jesus provides the evidence to show that it really is true. In this era of “alternative facts,” Raising Jesus relies on the most balanced and up-to-date scholarship to shed trustworthy new insights into the evidence. It does this in an easy-to-follow, systematic way using engaging illustrations to reveal the logic of complex arguments. Most importantly, it deals head on with the biggest problem most people in our modern, scientific age have with the resurrection: the philosophical objection that dead people simply don’t come back from the dead. Raising Jesus ultimately shows how believing Jesus rose from the dead is, in fact, the most reasonable conclusion you can make.

Author : Andrew Carruth
Publisher :
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 30,80 MB
Release : 2011-02-07
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780956427656

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A must-read for skeptics and believers alike, this book deciphers the mysterybehind the mythical figure of Jesus by using the latest scholarly research toprove, once-and-for-all, that Jesus was a mere mortal man.

Author : John Dickson
Publisher : Zondervan Academic
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 31,18 MB
Release : 2018-02-06
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0310571987

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Who was Jesus? Historical sources portray a person who was complex, multi-layered, and often contradictory to the tidy portrait that much of modern Christianity paints him as. Even the gospel accounts render him as both judge and healer, teacher and temple, servant and savior. A Doubter's Guide to Jesus is a persuasive and often challenging investigation into the historical figure found in the earliest sources. These sources, which include references both direct and indirect—from Roman, Jewish, and Christian accounts—offer us more than simple evidence that Jesus existed; they begin to form a picture that is both deeply credible and profoundly counterintuitive. Each chapter explores the evidence for a different aspect of the most influential figure in human history, exploring: His words and their impact. The scandal of his social life. His preference for the poor and lowly. The meaning of his death and influence of his promises. The goal is not to turn Jesus into something neater, more systematic and digestible; but to see him more clearly as someone who stretches our imaginations, confronts our beliefs, and challenges our lifestyles. After two millennia of spiritual devotion and more than two centuries of modern critical research, we still cannot fit Jesus into a box—and this is as challenging as it is deeply compelling.

Author : John M. Frame
Publisher : Lexham Press
Page : 111 pages
File Size : 38,28 MB
Release : 2018-05-16
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1683590872

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Christianity is more than a religion: it is also a complex intellectual tradition. Christians and non-Christians who want to understand the world as it is today have to understand Christianity, too. Christianity makes objective claims, but also presents a new way of thinking about the world. In A Guide to Christianity for Skeptics and Seekers, renowned theologian Dr. John Frame introduces the reader to the Christian religion and its unique intellectual framework, describing the key pillars of Christian thought and how these shape the Christian worldview. Covering a range of topics, from the resurrection to the Christian posture toward politics, A Guide to Christianity for Skeptics and Seekers is a valuable guide to understanding the Christian faith as an intellectual tradition. Useful for both the Christian reader looking for a better understanding of the faith and the skeptical reader who seeks to understand the intellectual tradition that has done much to shape the modern world.

Author : Bill Foster
Publisher : New Leaf Publishing Group
Page : 145 pages
File Size : 17,92 MB
Release : 2012-03-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1614581436

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Christian faith almost always meets skepticism. Are you equipped to effectively handle the skeptic’s questions and debates? Meet the Skeptic is a new approach to equipping believers to engage the non-believing culture. Author Bill Foster takes the multitude of objections and reduces them to four basic categories. Understanding these categories will enable you to effectively share your hope in the gospel of Jesus Christ and clarify the skeptic’s root objection. Foster offers pop culture references and biblical support so that you can: Recognize the Red-Flag Words that prop up objections Ask probing questions and acquire an ear for opportunities Develop an understanding of the skeptics ideas and better fulfill the Great Commission. This easy to read approach to apologetics and evangelism is a field guide to faith conversations. It is written for teens, college students, and adults and can be used as a group study with the leader’s guide and workbook.

Author : Norman L. Geisler
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 12,61 MB
Release : 2013-03-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780801014987

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When skeptics ask tough questions, believers can turn to this helpful, user-friendly guide for thoughtful, up-to-date answers. Readers will also learn to identify and respond to the misuse of Scripture by nonbelievers and help detractors see the fullness, beauty, and truth of Christianity.

Author : Vern Overall
Publisher : Reasons to Believe
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 13,67 MB
Release : 2018-07
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781625861191

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Scholars say Christian doubt is the lack of Certainty surrounding God, Jesus and His Teachings, religion in general, miracles, faith, And heaven. At some point, everyone Experiences doubt. In The Skeptic