Sources: A Spectator's Guide to Jesus
Dr John Dickson describes the key sources for our knowledge of the life of Jesus, assessing them from the perspective of an historian.
Did Jesus Exist?
Are there any substantial grounds to deny that Jesus existed? This article responds to the main arguments.
Was Jesus Born of a Virgin?
The virgin birth of Jesus Christ perplexes many people. Why is it such an important belief?
The Resurrection: Hoax, Heist or History?
The belief that Jesus rose from the dead is central to Christianity. But how can anyone believe it really happened?
Does Science Make the Resurrection Impossible?
Many people dismiss the resurrection as scientifically impossible. This video offers reasons to think again.
Are the Resurrection Stories Borrowed from Pagan Myths?
It's often claimed that Jesus' followers borrowed existing pagan beliefs about resurrection. Is that true?
Did Jesus Really Die?
How can we know that Jesus really did die on the cross?
Was the Resurrection a Hallucination?
Is it possible that the accounts of the resurrection are simply the result of hallucinations brought on by grief?
Was Jesus' Tomb Really Empty?
Was Jesus' tomb really empty, or was this just a story made up years later?