The resurrection argument that changed a generation of. Licona presents a robust case for the resurrection of jesus. Habermas and licona build the case for the resurrection around 5 data points accepted widely by new testament. In the process of editing, the workmanlike outline format was deleted in order to make it a seamless book. Habermas author, michael licona author did jesus rise from the dead. Michael licona and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Loftus christian apologists gary habermas and michael licona have proposed a minimal facts approach to the resurrection of jesus. If youre interested in knowing the evidence for the resurrection and sharing it with others, then you must read this book. The case for the resurrection of jesus is a popular level apologetic for the resurrection of christ.
While i was a muslim college student, mike invited me to his home regularly to discuss the historicity of jesus death on the cross and his resurrection from the dead. Gary habermas has dedicated his professional life to the examination of the relevant. The case for the resurrection of jesus by gary r habermas, 9780825427886. Michael licona and gary habermas have written a very careful and informative historical approach at proving, with relative historical certainty, that jesus rose. The first 150 pages gives the basic facts surrounding the resurrection and addresses the major objections to the. As gary habermas and michael licona explain in the case for the resurrection of jesus grand rapids. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you. Pdf the resurrection as christianitys centerpiece researchgate. Habermas, gary, the case for christs resurrection 2004. Due to the hundreds of studies on this topic, this chapter must frequently rely on a summarized format that simply lists. Test your knowledge of the resurrection of jesus with this interactive quiz game based upon the case for the resurrection of jesus by dr. Licona 2004, mixed media at the best online prices at ebay. He is associate professor in theology at houston baptist university and the director of risen jesus, inc. The authors understand that there are a wide variety of opinions held regarding the facts surrounding the gospels.
For more than ten years, he faced uncertainty about key christian claims and searched other religious and nonreligious systems, especially naturalism. I will continue doing these readings whenever i get the chance. Licona born 1961 is an american new testament scholar, christian apologist and author. An apologetic that is sometimes used, particularly by evangelical protestants such as william lane craig, gary habermas, and michael licona. An enhanced version of this quiz material is available on cd and is included with the book the case for the resurrection of jesus. In two other posts, ive summarized and simplified for memorization the argument of the book. Review of the case for the resurrection of jesus by. The case for the resurrection of jesus 9780825427886. What i like about this book is that it is structured for different levels of interest. He is the author of paul meets muhammad baker, 2006 and coauthor with gary habermas of the awardwinning book the case for the resurrection of jesus kregel, 2004. By author gary r habermas, by author michael r licona. The case for the resurrection of jesus by gary habermas and mike licona whom i interviewed here teaches christians how to defend their belief in the resurrection of jesus.
Habermas and i discuss some of the historical facts surrounding jesus resurrection death, appearances, conversion of paul, and. Amazon, case for the resurrection of jesus with mike licona. There is hardly a doctrine of the christian faith as foundational as the resurrection of jesus and habermas and licona do well in equipping laypersons to defend it. The basic strategy employed by the authors is what they refer to as the minimal facts approach. Universi ty microfilms, 1976, especially chapter 14.
Can we know with 100 percent certainty that george washington was the first president of the united states of america rather than a mythical figure. The case for the resurrection of jesus by gary habermas and michael licona is a simple and powerful treatment of the most powerful evidences for the resurrection of jesus christ. Licona grand rapids 20040925 habermas is distinguished professor and chair of the department of philosophy and theology at liberty university in lynchburg, virginia, and is a prominent evangelical apologist. The case for the resurrection of jesus by gary habermas and. Habermas pretty much regurgitates his current set of 6. Although he was raised in a christian home and attended a german baptist church, he began having serious doubts about christianity. Habermas and michael licona, 77je case for the res. The case for the resurrection of jesus 9780825427886 by gary r. Habermas argues that they were taught by the apostles, but his evidence comes from 150 years after the death of jesus.
Mike licona was instrumental in my journey out of islam to christ. It also demonstrates how to share the material clearly, honestly, and. In either case, then, you need to not just read, but study, the case for the resurrection of jesus by gary habermas and michael licona. Habermas was born just outside detroit, michigan in 1950. Licona presents the reader with a methodology for how we can know history, all the while confronting opposing views with charity and clarity e.
If we have evidence for jesus resurrection, they say, that confirms the truth of. The question of the historicity of jesus resurrection has been repeatedly probed, investigated and debated. Gary habermas is the distinguished professor of apologetics and philosophy and chairman, department of philosophy and theology, at liberty. The case for the resurrection of jesus there is nothing like this on the market.
Norman geisler this is an accessible, comprehensive, and persuasive resource providing detailed evidence for the resurrection of jesus. The case for the resurrection of jesus book by gary r. Pdf the minimal facts approach to the resurrection of je. The case for the resurrection of jesus this compelling book is the most comprehensive defense of jesus resurrection anywhere. Habermas and michael r licona makes a persuasive case for the historical resurrection of jesus. New testament scholars gary habermas and michael licona have produced quite possibly the most comprehensive book on the market, at the popular level, in regards to examining the historical evidence for the resurrection of jesus christ. Assessing the minimal facts approach of habermas, licona. Along with william lane craig in his debates, they want to stress that which most scholars agree on as facts and then seek the best hypothesis that explains all of these agreed upon facts. Licona specializes in the resurrection of jesus, and in the literary analysis of the gospels as grecoroman biographies. The case for the resurrection of jesus by gary habermas. The case for the resurrection of jesus ebook written by gary r. Virtually nothing can be established with 100 percent certainty. Habermas 11 the case for tile resurrection of jesus christ is certainly multifaceted. Habermas, michael licona habermas, who has written several apologetic works on the resurrection, and licona, a speaker and budding new testament scholar who was once habermass student, offer a comprehensive and farreaching argument for the historical veracity of christs resurrection.