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John and historical Jesus research (for advanced students only; 1.5 hours)
A class lecture/discussion with some advanced students, used with the students’ permission. The students come from a range…
Real God vs. idols, truth vs. fiction
In a polytheistic world, Israel affirmed that the only true creator, the only God worthy of worship, was…
Why Understanding Cultural Context Precedes Application
Although everyone knows that the Bible was written in a different time and culture, and most people take…
Gary Habermas comments on Craig Keener’s 2011 miracles book (8-9 minutes)
Gary Habermas on Craig Keener: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQUjhpXC-w4 Gary likes Craig but notes he doesn’t think like an apologist 🙂…
Ryan Bethea interviews Craig regarding differences in the Gospels (1 hr, 27 minutes)
Ryan Bethea interviews Craig and asks him hard questions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cl1w-qdfs5k
Nick Peters’ interview with Craig on the nature of the Gospels
Nick Peters’ interview regarding Gospels as biographies, etc.: http://www.deeperwatersapologetics.com/podcasts/20191228CraigKeener.mp3
BJ Oropeza’s interviews with Craig on Christobiography and Galatians
BJ Oropeza’s written interview with Craig on Christobiography: https://www.patheos.com/blogs/inchrist/2020/07/jesus-in-the-gospels-as-ancient-biography-craig-s-keener/ Their interview on Galatians: https://www.patheos.com/blogs/inchrist/2020/08/whats-the-latest-on-galatians-an-interview-with-craig-keener-on-his-recent-work-galatians-a-commentary/
The Scope of Jesus Scholarship on the Reliability of the Gospels
Most New Testament scholars agree that a considerable amount of material in the Gospels is plausible and at…
On the Existence of Jesus and Against Mythicism – Part Two
Almost all scholars concur on some basic features of the gospel story. They agree that Jesus was a…
On the Existence of Jesus and Against Mythicism – Part One
Popular ideas have created a groundswell of skepticism that has begun to produce its own literature, so far…
Differences in the Gospels–17 minutes
Mike Licona interviews Craig about differences in the Gospels.
Ancient biography and the Gospels (17.48 minutes)
Part 2 of Mike Licona’s interview with Craig regarding ancient biography (17.48 min’s). This one offers a good…
