Uploaded: 28 Oct 2018 (8 years ago) · Shared: 06 Jun 2019
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Explore a thought-provoking exchange on a pivotal event in Christian faith in this engaging debate between historian Richard Carrier and scholar Mike Licona. Recorded at UCLA, this discussion rigorously examines the historical evidence surrounding the resurrection of Prophet Jesus . Combining academic inquiry with deep theological perspectives, both speakers present compelling arguments regarding ancient history, metaphysical naturalism, and the reliability of scriptural accounts.
Whether you are interested in Christian theology, historical apologetics, or comparative religious studies touching upon themes relevant across Islam, Judaism, and Christianity, this debate offers valuable insights into how scholars evaluate miraculous claims. Delve into foundational questions of faith, early history, and the Bible as these prominent thinkers analyze ancient texts and theological frameworks. Perfect for viewers seeking balanced, respectful, and scholarly discourse on one of history's most debated moments.
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Who is Richard Carrier?Richard Carrier (born 1969) is an American historian, atheist activist, author, public speaker and blogger. Carrier has a doctorate in ancient history from Columbia University where his thesis was on the history of science in antiquity.
What is Resurrection?Resurrection is the concept of coming back to life after death. In a number of ancient religions, a dying-and-rising god is a deity which dies and resurrects. The death and resurrection of Jesus, an example of resurrection, is the central focus of Christianity. As a religious concept, it is used in two distinct respects: a belief in the resurrection of individual souls that is current and ongoing (Christian idealism, realized eschatology), or else a belief in a singular resurrection of the dead at the end of the world. The resurrection of the dead is a standard eschatological belief in the Abrahamic religions.
Who is Mike Licona?Michael R 'Mike' Licona (born 1961) is an American New Testament scholar, Christian apologist and historian. He is Associate Professor in Theology at Houston Baptist University and the director of Risen Jesus, Inc. Licona specializes in the Resurrection of Jesus, and in the literary analysis of the Gospels as Greco-Roman biographies. Licona has a Ph.D. in New Testament Studies (University of Pretoria) which he completed "with distinction" and the highest mark as well as an M.A. in Religious Studies from Liberty University. He was the Apologetics Coordinator at the North American Mission Board (Southern Baptist Convention) from 2005 through 2011.
