Did Jesus really rise from the dead?

Christian faith makes a claim about an event: Jesus died and rose again. Exploring that claim means looking carefully at the earliest testimony, the experiences reported by his followers, and the explanations offered for them.

Begin with the sources

Read the resurrection accounts in the Gospels alongside 1 Corinthians 15:3–8. Ask who is speaking, what they claim, and how the accounts relate to one another. Distinguish the text itself from the conclusions a reader draws.

Ask what needs explaining

Christian apologists often examine reports of an empty tomb, appearances of Jesus, and the conviction of the first disciples. Historians debate aspects of this evidence. A thoughtful investigation considers both the arguments and the objections.

Explore the explanations

Compare resurrection with proposed alternatives. What does each explanation account for? What assumptions does it require? The resources below introduce a Christian case and provide a starting point for further study.

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