Jesus, the Gospels, and the Telephone Game
Were the Gospel accounts corrupted as they were passed on? Was there any way to prevent this happening?
How Many Copies of the Gospels?
How many hand-written copies of the Gospel accounts are there? What does this reveal about possible mistakes?
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.
Jesus – Son of God?
The Gospel writers portrayed Jesus as claiming to be the 'Son of God', but can history verify this and, if so, what did Jesus mean by it?
"Who is Jesus?"
Who is Jesus? What did he claim? And how should we respond?
Did Key Christian Beliefs Slowly Change Over Time?
Did 'core' Christian beliefs slowly change over history? This talk considers: the Gospels; the divinity of Jesus; and the resurrection.
Further links: Angels, wise men, and a baby
Links to further resources to follow up on the bethinking booklet which asks why the events of the first Christmas show us what God is like.
What Difference Does Jesus Make to Us Today?
Once we've got at the facts behind the myths about Jesus, this final video considers what difference he makes to us today.
Are Miracles Possible?
This video considers whether we can dismiss the accounts of Jesus's life simply because they describe miracles.