Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 6 days ago
Michael Licona explains to us in this video several points about the historical case for Jesus' resurrection. He discusses the historical evidence that supports the resurrection, the reliability of the Gospels as ancient biographical sources, and the early church evidence for the traditional authorship of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. He also examines alternative explanations for the resurrection, including the hallucination theory, the stolen body theory, the swoon theory, and Muslim claims regarding the crucifixion and resurrection, explaining why he believes these theories do not adequately account for the available historical evidence. In addition, he explores how historians evaluate miracle claims, including David Hume's arguments against the supernatural, discusses other aspects of the minimal facts approach, and answers thought-provoking questions that challenge his historical and apologetic methodology, including whether it is the best approach for Christians to use and whether it accurately reflects historical reality.
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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.
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👨🏻🎓 HCU offers a rigorous Doctorate of Ministry degree: https://hc.edu/houston-theological-seminary/dmin/
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Michael Licona explains to us in this video several points about the historical case for Jesus' resurrection. He discusses the historical evidence that supports the resurrection, the reliability of the Gospels as ancient biographical sources, and the early church evidence for the traditional authorship of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. He also examines alternative explanations for the resurrection, including the hallucination theory, the stolen body theory, the swoon theory, and Muslim claims regarding the crucifixion and resurrection, explaining why he believes these theories do not adequately account for the available historical evidence. In addition, he explores how historians evaluate miracle claims, including David Hume's arguments against the supernatural, discusses other aspects of the minimal facts approach, and answers thought-provoking questions that challenge his historical and apologetic methodology, including whether it is the best approach for Christians to use and whether it accurately reflects historical reality.
#ForYou #Theologians #Philosophers
____________________
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:
✋risenjesus.com/donate
