Studying ... History?
When people asked me what I studied at university and I told them, there were often a number of generic reactions. Inevitably, I would be…
The Zeitgeist Movie
Why should we consider the stories of Osiris, Dionysus, Adonis and Attis as myth, yet think Jesus of Nazareth is history? The answer is…
What Are the Chances?
The Jewish Bible contains over 100 promises about an exceptional person who would come to save the world. But what were the chances that…
Why Are There Differences in the Gospels?
A review of Michael Licona's attempt to explain differences in the Gospel narratives by looking at the work of Plutarch.
Why the Resurrection Matters
Christians claim Jesus rose from the dead; why should we care whether it's true or not?
Are the Resurrection Stories Borrowed from Pagan Myths?
It's often claimed that Jesus' followers borrowed existing pagan beliefs about resurrection. Is that true?
Are the Resurrection Accounts Contradictory?
What should we make of claims that differences in the Gospel accounts mean they can't be trusted?
Real History, Real People
A brief account of some of the real history and real people to be found in the New Testament.
The Gospels and the 'so-called' gospels
A discussion of Christian beliefs about the divinity of Jesus and why the New Testament did not include other 'gospels'.