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?
Why the Resurrection Matters
Christians claim Jesus rose from the dead; why should we care whether it's true or not?
Does Science Make the Resurrection Impossible?
Many people dismiss the resurrection as scientifically impossible. This video offers reasons to think again.
Was the Resurrection a Hoax?
The first disciples claimed that Jesus had risen from the dead. But is it possible that such stories are a deliberate deception?
Was Jesus' Tomb Really Empty?
Was Jesus' tomb really empty, or was this just a story made up years later?
Are the Resurrection Accounts Contradictory?
What should we make of claims that differences in the Gospel accounts mean they can't be trusted?
What Difference Does the Resurrection Make?
In this video, five experts who are convinced that Jesus rose from the dead share how it has changed their lives.
Further links: Resurrection - fact or fiction?
Links to further resources to follow up on the bethinking booklet which asks whether the Resurrection of Jesus was a fact or fiction.
Earliest Evidence
Peter May considers some of the earliest evidence for the resurrection: the early Christian creed recorded in 1 Corinthians 15:3-5