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What about the Apostolic Fathers? Which ones hold the greatest promise?
Clement of Rome & Polycarp: These are "possible pluses." While I don't rate them as high as Paul, they might offer us something.
Ignatius: We don't actually have reports connecting him directly to the Apostles.
Gnostic & Non-Canonical Literature: You might find something in the Gospel of Thomas, but likely not in the other material.
Non-Christian Sources: When looking at Tacitus or Josephus, we get details on the death—perhaps a bit more with Josephus, but it's a "maybe."
Ultimately, it’s about identifying and going through the best sources we have.
Watch the full conversation with Dr Dalle Allison: youtu.be/rhrnLsebMCk
#Apologetics #ChurchHistory #HistoricalJesus #Christians
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What about the Apostolic Fathers? Which ones hold the greatest promise?
Clement of Rome & Polycarp: These are "possible pluses." While I don't rate them as high as Paul, they might offer us something.
Ignatius: We don't actually have reports connecting him directly to the Apostles.
Gnostic & Non-Canonical Literature: You might find something in the Gospel of Thomas, but likely not in the other material.
Non-Christian Sources: When looking at Tacitus or Josephus, we get details on the death—perhaps a bit more with Josephus, but it's a "maybe."
Ultimately, it’s about identifying and going through the best sources we have.
Watch the full conversation with Dr Dalle Allison: youtu.be/rhrnLsebMCk
#Apologetics #ChurchHistory #HistoricalJesus #Christians
____________________
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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