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The reliability of the Gospels can be assessed by comparing their accounts with known historical evidence. Many details align well with what is already known about the time period, including common names, real historical figures, and actual locations in Judea. These names also appear with similar frequency in other historical sources, suggesting familiarity with the region.
Additionally, several elements about Jesus Christ found in the Gospels are supported by broader historical research. While a small number of passages raise questions or appear difficult to reconcile, historical reliability does not require complete perfection or the absence of all possible discrepancies. Instead, it depends on whether the accounts generally meet reasonable standards of accuracy for historical writings, which the Gospels largely do.
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The reliability of the Gospels can be assessed by comparing their accounts with known historical evidence. Many details align well with what is already known about the time period, including common names, real historical figures, and actual locations in Judea. These names also appear with similar frequency in other historical sources, suggesting familiarity with the region.
Additionally, several elements about Jesus Christ found in the Gospels are supported by broader historical research. While a small number of passages raise questions or appear difficult to reconcile, historical reliability does not require complete perfection or the absence of all possible discrepancies. Instead, it depends on whether the accounts generally meet reasonable standards of accuracy for historical writings, which the Gospels largely do.
Friends, watch the full video here, youtube.com/watch?v=nxxhY8ueo7c
____________________
Mike Licona is Professor of New Testament Studies at Houston Christian University. HCU offers an accredited Master of Arts degree in apologetics that may be completed entirely online or on the HCU campus in Houston.
📜For more information, visit bit.ly/2Wlej6Z
🎓You can also earn a Master of Divinity degree that can be completed entirely online at bit.ly/3po5uEX
👨🏻🎓 HCU offers a rigorous Doctorate of Ministry degree: https://hc.edu/houston-theological-seminary/dmin/
🌐WEBSITE: risenjesus.com
💻FACEBOOK: facebook.com/DrMikeLicona
📱TWITTER: twitter.com/DrMikeLicona
📚 Buy “Jesus, Contradicted”: bit.ly/48H0FNM
📚 Buy "The Case for the Resurrection of Jesus": amzn.to/38vTfNU
📚Buy "The Resurrection of Jesus: A New Historiographical Approach": amzn.to/2NOOZkT
📚Buy "Paul Meets Muhammad": amzn.to/2RdEFoB
📚Buy "Why Are There Differences in the Gospels?": amzn.to/36dzc5C
🅿️ If you like Mike's work, become a patron by visiting his new Patreon page at patreon.com/RisenJesus or make a tax-deductible contribution(s) as allowed by law by going to Mike's secured website:
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