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This book is the first major study to investigate Jesus’ resurrection using a memory approach. It develops the logic for and the methodology of a memory approach, including that there were about two decades between the events surrounding Jesus’ resurrection and the recording of those events in First Corinthians. The memory of those events was frequently rehearsed, perhaps weekly. The transmission of the oral tradition occurred in various ways, including the overlooked fourth model—“formal uncontrolled.” Consideration is given to an examination of the philosophy and psychology of memory (including past and new research on (1) the constructive nature of memory, (2) social memory, (3)...
This book provides an original and comprehensive assessment of the hypotheses concerning the origin of resurrection Christology. It fills a gap in the literature by addressing these issues using a transdisciplinary approach involving historical-critical study of the New Testament, theology, analytic philosophy, psychology and comparative religion. Using a novel analytic framework, this book demonstrates that a logically exhaustive list of hypotheses concerning the claims of Jesus’ post-mortem appearances and the outcome of Jesus’ body can be formulated. It addresses these hypotheses in detail, including sophisticated combinations of hallucination hypothesis with cognitive dissonance; memory distortion; and confirmation bias. Addressing writings from both within and outside of Christianity, it also demonstrates how a comparative religion approach might further illuminate the origins of Christianity. This is a thorough study of arguably the key event in the formation of the Christian faith. As such, it will be of keen interest to theologians, New Testament scholars, philosophers, and scholars of religious studies.
Natural Theology: A Reassessment offers corrections to widespread misinterpretations of the authoritative sources of Christian theology and shows that these sources affirm a traditional view of natural theology that refers to what can be rationally believed about God without using religious doctrines as premises. Contrary to popular misconceptions, Hume and Kant did not successfully rebut the arguments of natural theology, which are still being defended today. This book develops a more rigorous deductively valid formulation of the Cosmological, Teleological, and Moral Arguments for the existence of God and shows how the truth of their premises can be defended, thus demonstrating the soundnes...
Verse in poetry is so powerful and meaningful because it relies on the way syllables and words are arranged, as well as on the underlying meanings. By putting them together in various ways, the author has been able to construct a pattern of words that can evoke powerful emotions or memories within the reader. The author understands that poetry can be experienced differently by each individual, while still conveying the same message or feeling that they aim to convey. The author uses verse in poetry to express ideas, stories, and emotions. Through its rhymes and rhythms, he creates a sense of empathy with the readers, connecting them to their own feelings and emotions. Another key element of writing verse poetry is its use of imagery. This involved the author deliberately creating vivid images in the reader's mind, enabling them to further understand the poetry in his life-changing events while using the power of verse and commentary to move the reader and to create a deep emotional connection to the impact of everyday life in a changing world.
നസറായനായ യേശു അഥവാ യെഷുവാ. ചരിത്രത്തിൽ ഇങ്ങനെയൊരാൾ ജീവിച്ചിരുന്നുവോ? ജീവിച്ചിരുന്നുവെങ്കിൽ എന്തായിരുന്നു ആ മനുഷ്യന്റെ സന്ദേശം? എന്തൊക്കെയാണ് അദ്ദേഹം ചെയ്തത്? എന്താണ് അദ്ദേഹത്തിന് സംഭവിച്ചത്? അദ്ദേഹത്തിന്റെ പേരിൽ ചരിത്രത്തിൽ തുടർന്നതും പിന്നീട് ക്രിസ്ത്...
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