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.
Pontius Pilate - Have the Gospels Got it Right?
Giotto’s famous fourteenth century painting of Pilate [view it here] is an intriguing departure from the popular interpretation of…
Derren Brown - Tricks of the Mind
Why does Derren Brown believe that 'the Bible is not history'? A consideration of his journey from faith to scepticism.
The Quest for the Historical Israel – a review
Finkelstein and Mazar represent two of the most influential Israeli archaeologists of the present generation. Finkelstein is a professor at…
The Historical Reliability of Jesus' Resurrection
The resurrection of Jesus is the basis for Christian faith (1 Corinthians 15) and Christian hope (1 Peter 1–3). Therefore the…
Don't the resurrection accounts contradict each other?
The New Testament makes the assertion that the truth of Christianity stands or falls on the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The apostle Paul…
Isn’t the Bible Full of Contradictions?
How should we address apparent contradictions in the Bible? This article tackles some specific examples.
Allah vs. Yahweh / Tawhid vs. Trinity
One of the most common points on which Muslims attack Christians is on the whole question of the nature of God: in short, is God…
Modern Old Testament Study
A survey of various aspects of contemporary Old Testament study relating to its reliability and authority.