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'.
Are the apocryphal gospels true?
Some reflections on why the canonical Gospels are in the Bible whereas the apocryphal Gospels are not.
Are There Contradictions in the Gospels?
Are the Gospels full of contradictions? What would have been seen as normal standards of trustworthy historical writing at that time?
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 Distinctiveness of Early Christianity
Larry Hurtado's book 'Destroyer of the Gods' examines the characteristics of Christianity that set it apart from the Roman world.
The Historical Reliability of Mark's Gospel
What reasons do we have to trust Mark's Gospel?
Science and the New Testament Documents
Review of Dirk Jongkind's talk arguing that the message of the Bible is preserved, despite variations between manuscripts
Modern Old Testament Study
A survey of various aspects of contemporary Old Testament study relating to its reliability and authority.
Earliest Evidence
Peter May considers some of the earliest evidence for the resurrection: the early Christian creed recorded in 1 Corinthians 15:3-5