CSI Jerusalem: Did the gospels really happen?

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What if the Gospels could be examined like a true-crime case? Join us as we explore this intriguing question with our guest, Jay Warner Wallace, a renowned homicide detective turned author. In this captivating episode, Wallace employs his detective skills to scrutinize historical evidence for Christianity. We promise you'll gain a fresh perspective on the reliability of the Gospel narratives as eyewitness accounts, see how variations in these accounts mirror real-life testimonies, and understand their alignment with modern medical insights. Journey with us through the fascinating world of historical claims and the cosmological argument for God's existence, while considering the plausibility of miracles within a divinely created universe.
Our exploration doesn't stop at the Gospels. Wallace leads us into the realm of extra-biblical sources like the Dead Sea Scrolls to examine messianic prophecies and their alignment with Jesus' life. We tackle the resurrection's profound implications, highlighting Christianity's rapid spread despite fierce opposition, and challenge the notion of blind faith by emphasizing the importance of evidence-based belief. This episode encourages skepticism and critical inquiry, inviting you to question and follow the evidence to find truth. Ultimately, we discuss how living as "cold case Christians" can spark curiosity and lead to meaningful conversations about faith, harmonizing belief with reason.

Chapters

1. Investigating the Evidence for Christianity (00:00:00)

2. Exploring the Case for Christianity (00:07:12)

3. Living as Witnesses of the Truth (00:15:13)