THE DEBATE VIEWER

Historical evidence for the resurrection

Craig argues that the resurrection best explains evidence about Jesus’ death and its aftermath. Ehrman challenges parts of that evidence and whether historical inquiry can establish a miracle.

College of the Holy Cross · 28 March 2006

DEBATE RECORDING

KEEP THE QUESTION IN VIEW

Is the disagreement about what happened, how probable an explanation is, or what historians can conclude?

Compare the assertion, its supporting reason and the response.

IN THIS EXCHANGE

11 sections · 42 passages.

SECTION 1

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Is There Historical Evidence for the Resurrection of Jesus? The Craig-Ehrman Debate March 28, 2006 William Lane Craig vs. Bart D. Ehrman

College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States - March 2006

Opening Statement Dr. Craig

Opening Statement Dr. Ehrman

First Rebuttal Dr. Craig

First Rebuttal Dr. Ehrman

Second Rebuttal Dr. Craig

Second Rebuttal Dr. Ehrman

Conclusion Dr. Craig

Conclusion Dr. Ehrman

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.

Can a reasonable person believe in miracles?

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

What does it mean to say the Bible is trustworthy?

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