JUST THE FACTS
OPPOSING THEORIES
HISTORIAN 101
OUTSIDE EVIDENCE
EXTRA DETAILS
100
Most common form of Roman execution in the 1st century.
What is crucifixion?
100
This theory indicates that the resurrection can be explained through criminal action.
What is "the body was stolen"?
100
A firsthand observer of an event.
What is an eyewitness?
100
A Roman senator who enjoyed writing history.
Who is Tacitus?
100
This man was the Roman procurator of Judea who oversaw Jesus' trial.
Who is Pontius Pilate?
200
This location was vacant after 3 days.
What is the empty tomb/grave?
200
This theory suggests that the disciples had a bit of geographical confusion after Jesus' death.
What is "the disciples went to the wrong grave?"
200
The less of this between the event and the first testimony of the event the better.
What is time?
200
1st century Pharisee who wrote about Jesus' life and death.
Who is Josephus?
200
Four New Testament writers specifically focused their books on the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Name one.
Who is Matthew/Mark/Luke/ John?
300
This group of men followed Jesus and believed that they really saw the resurrected Christ.
Who are the disciples?
300
This theory suggests that the New Testament was changed over the last 2,000 years.
What is "the embellishment theory"?
300
More than one eyewitness.
What is multiple?
300
This person was originally from Samosata.
Who is Lucian?
300
The father of evolutionary theory.
Who is Charles Darwin?
400
A pastor of the church in Jerusalem who was formerly a staunch non-believer.
Who is James?
400
This theory rules out the resurrection on the basis that God does not exist.
What is naturalism?
400
The fact that the gospel writers include that Mary was the first to see the resurrected Christ would be an example of this principle.
What is embarrassing admission?
400
A written collection of rabbinic interpretations of Old Testament Law.
What is the Talmud?
400
The disciples, Paul, and James were not convinced of Christ's resurrection by this.
What is the empty grave?
500
A former Pharisee who studied under Gamaliel and later became a leading apostle.
Who is Saul/Paul?
500
This theory maintains that the gospels were never intended to be taken literally.
What is "the New Testament as Non-historical genre theory"?
500
The Talmud's mentioning of Jesus would be an example of this principle.
What is enemy attestation?
500
Colossians 1:15-20, Philippians 2:1-4, and 1 Corinthians 15:1-3 are all examples of these.
What are (early church) creeds?
500
A German scientist who recently became convinced of the theory of intelligent design.
Who is Gunter Bechly?
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