THE DEBATE VIEWER

Hoax or history?

Craig defends the resurrection as the best explanation of the evidence. Ally disputes that inference and discusses an alternative account of Jesus' fate.

McGill University · February 2009

DEBATE RECORDING

KEEP THE QUESTION IN VIEW

Which points are claims about the sources, which are historical inferences, and which depend on theological expectations?

Compare the assertion, its supporting reason and the response.

IN THIS EXCHANGE

11 sections · 52 passages.

SECTION 1

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Hoax or History? Did Jesus Rise from the Dead? February 1, 2009 William Lane Craig vs. Shabir Ally

McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada - February 2009

Introduction

First Speech Dr. Craig

First Speech Mr. Ally

First Rebuttal Dr. Craig

First Rebuttal Mr. Ally

Second Rebuttal Dr. Craig

Second Rebuttal Mr. Ally

Closing Speech Dr. Craig

Closing Speech Mr. Ally

Q&A Moderated Dialogue

THE QUESTION UNDERNEATH

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Identify the claim, the reason and the reply.

PREPARE BEFORE YOU DEBATE

Study the questions underneath.

Does the resurrection really matter?

Christ rose bodily. Our forgiveness and hope depend on it.

What separates Christian and Islamic accounts of the cross?

Christ's death and resurrection are essential to the gospel.

Can a reasonable person believe in miracles?

God acts in his world; not every remarkable report is true.

What should we do with apparent Bible contradictions?

Trust the truthful God and read his Word carefully.

Conviction with an open Bible. Scripture first. Reformed convictions. Sources you can examine.

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