Comparing Islam and Christianity
In Do Muslims and Christians Worship the Same God?, Andy Bannister compares the world’s two largest religions, getting beyond the…
The Penultimate Curiosity - a review
This comprehensive exploration of the history and mechanics of human curiosity argues that “Science swims in the slipstream of ultimate…
The Qur’an vs the Bible
For the first time, Western Orientalists (primarily in Europe) are applying an external historical / critical analysis of the Qur’an,…
Did the Events Recorded in the Bible Really Happen?
An overview article linking to specific resources that examine the historical reliability of the Old and New Testaments.
The God Argument by A.C. Grayling – a review
This is a ‘wham-bam, take it or leave it’ book. Prof. Grayling issues terse, often idiosyncratic, definitions without…
Was There Really a Star of Bethlehem?
What does the biblical account say about the star of Bethlehem? Is it historically credible?
Expert Evidence on the Crucifixion of Jesus
Evidence in the Talmud for the crucifixion of Jesus.
The Resurrection Code – a review
Mark Stibbe’s latest book focuses on John’s resurrection account and offers an accessible, close reading of the passage which,…
Is There Truth in the Story of Christmas?
Is Christmas just a nice story 'for the children' or an historical fact that affects us all?