The resurrection of jesus a new historiographical approach

Recommendations for further reading are given, but here is. Licona presents a detailed, balanced case with plenty of footnotes. He is associate professor in theology at houston baptist university and the director of risen jesus, inc. He is the author of paul meets muhammad baker, 2006 and coauthor with gary habermas of the awardwinning book the case for the resurrection of jesus kregel, 2004 and the author of the recently published the resurrection of jesus. He then carefully and effectively applies his principles and methods to the question of jesus resurrection. The brilliance of mike liconas approach is his attempt to look far beyond his own discipline of new testament studies in an effort to develop a rigorous method by which he could analyze and evaluate a. Michael licona opens this study with an extensive consideration of historiography and the particular problem of investigating claims of miracles. His own argument is a challenging and closely argued case for the historicity of the resurrection of jesus, the christ.

Michael liconas thorough study of beliefs in jesus resurrection is to be recommended, since it is. Perhaps some now regard this issue as the burnedover district of new testament scholarship. The brilliance of mike liconas approach is his attempt to look far beyond his own discipline of new testament studies in an effort to develop a rigorous method by which he could analyze and evaluate a historical claim such as the resurrection. Then he carefully applies his principles and methods to the question of jesus resurrection. Licona is the most thorough and balanced treatment of the subject i have ever seen in a single volume. A new historiographical approach 11 comments gary on may 6, 2015 at 1. Licona submitted in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree philosophiae doctor in the faculty of theology department of new testament studies university of pretoria supervisor.

Licona ivp academic 2010, 718 pp, in theology, february 2012, pp 5152. Licona seeks to determin whether there is a reason to believe that michael r. Intro del libro por michael licona, the resurrection of jesus. Buy resurrection of jesus book online at low prices in. This accessible and scholarly book is a must read for those with interests in historical jesus studies. Licona approaches the resurrection of jesus in a manner that is quite distinct from the apologists approach. A new historiographical approach downers grove, il. The resurrection of jesus quotes showing of 3 this is a challenge when we consider the four earliest extant biographies of jesus, known as the canonical gospels. Licona presents a robust case for the resurrection of jesus. This work is a revised and updated version of liconas phd dissertation, as he says on p. Sep 08, 2010 it is by mike licona phd and entitled. Licona specializes in the resurrection of jesus, and in the literary analysis of the gospels as grecoroman biographies. Without ever visiting the actual empty tomb i have been compelled by the spirit to believe in the resurrection without seeing it.

So he opens this study with an extensive consideration of historiography in general, and the particular problem of investigating claims of miracles. Habermas who, since 1975, has kept track of over 3,400 academic works from scholars of various stripes on the resurrection in english, german, and french. Could there be any new and promising approach to this problem. A historiographical approach he convincingly points us to a significant deficiency in approaching this question. A new historiographical approach posted on december 30, 2012 by tim chaffey december 30, 2012 cover image of michael liconas indepth examination of jesus resurrection from a historians perspective. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Michael liconas the resurrection of jesus, a new historiographical approach is a comprehensive collection of information that tailors to the evangelical understanding of jesus resurrection. Licona presents the reader with a methodology for how we can know history, all the while confronting opposing views with charity and clarity e. Oct 07, 2010 in his book, the resurrection of jesus. But efforts that place the resurrection of jesus against the meticulous backdrop of historiographical principles are perhaps the rarest of all. The question of the historicity of jesus resurrection has been repeatedly probed, investigated and debated. With this in view, this work is a mustread for anyone working on the resurrection of jesus.

Historiographical considerations in the light of recent debates by michael r. Oct 26, 20 it is precisely this methodology that licona seeks to identify and employ in his monumental 700page tome the resurrection of jesus. The minimal facts approach to the resurrection of je sus. A new historiographical approach, michael licona presents a closely argued case for the historicity of the resurrection of jesus, the christ. Once we run out of stock this title will no longer be available on our site. Dec 10, 20 his own argument is a challenging and closely argued case for the historicity of the resurrection of jesus, the christ.

Licona begins the resurrection of jesus with an excellent survey of the various theories and methods that relate to the task of a historiographical approach. A christianmuslim debate on the resurrection, coauthor of the awardwinning book the case for the resurrection of jesus, and coeditor of evidence for god. Licona the question of the historicity of jesus resurrection has been repeatedly probed, investigated and debated. In the event we are not able to fulfill this part of your order it will be canceled automatically. The resurrection of jesus a new historiographical approach, and comprises 718 pages. The resurrection of jesus a new historiographical approach intervarsity press is to publish a major new monograph on the resurrection of jesus in november. The endorsements include the likes of gerd theissen, stanley e. Licona offers a unique method to understanding the events leading up to the risen savior. A new historiographical approach, paul meets muhammad. As suggested in the title, he takes a historical expedition by critically examining nearly every source of the resurrection account. Nov 01, 2010 in his book, the resurrection of jesus.

The resurrection of jesus is a hefty book which details the historical case for jesuss death and resurrection. Mike licona michael licona opens this study with an extensive consideration of historiography and the particular problem of investigating claims of miracles. This approach follows on the heels of the exhaustive work of dr. Intervarsity press is to publish a major new monograph on the resurrection of jesus in november. The question of the historicity of jesus resurrection has been repeatedly probed, investigated. A new historiographical approach by michael licona. A new historiographical approach, paperback by licona, michael r. The resurrection of jesus a new historiographical approach.

He convincingly points us to a significant deficiency in. Perhaps some now regard this issue as the burnedover district of new testament scholarship, while others have come to believe that we simply do not have th adequate methods to make the controversial results of the field of any use. It is precisely this methodology that licona seeks to identify and employ in his monumental 700page tome the resurrection of jesus. Any future approaches to dealing with this prize puzzle of new testament study will need to be routed through the resurrection of jesus. Studying an intriguing response to the resurrection of jesus posted on february 16, 20 by tim chaffey february 15, 2014 this is a photo i took of the replica of the garden tomb jerusalem at the garden of hope in covington, ky. A new historiographical approach licona, michael r. Intro del libro por michael licona, the resurrection of. A new historiographical approach intervarsity press, 2010. This volume has already earning marked praise from numerous scholars and apologists such as craig s. He is the author of numerous books, including the resurrection of jesus. Apr 12, 2020 in the resurrection of the son of god, n. A roundtable discussion with michael licona on the resurrection of jesus. A new historiographical approach is easily searchable.

Buy resurrection of jesus book online at low prices in india. Scripture passages appear on mouseover, and all crossreferences are linked to the other resources in your digital library, making this collection more powerful and easier to access than ever before for scholarly work or personal bible study. The question of the historicity of jesus resurrection ha. The book is divided into five long chapters, the first of which is devoted to considerations of method. Could there be any new and promising approach to the question of the historicity of jesus resurrection.

Licona born 1961 is an american new testament scholar, christian apologist and author. A new historiographical approach and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. There is somewhat of a consensus among contemporary scholars that the gospels belong to the genre of grecoroman biography bios. Wright examines early christian beliefs about resurrection in general and that of jesus in particular. This book is comprised of pages that investigate the question of the historicity of jesus resurrection while providing unprecedented interaction with the literature of professional historians outside of the community of biblical scholars on both hermeneutical. Recommendations for further reading are given, but here is a brief summary of some of the topics covered. This book is comprised of pages that investigate the question of the historicity of jesus resurrection while providing unprecedented interaction with the literature of professional historians outside of the community of. A new historiographical approach with impressive erudition, licona marshals all possible evidence of jesus resurrection and considers its significance in a careful, methodical way. Whether one agrees with liconas conclusions or not, his book is. Additional page references to this volume will be listed in the text. Licona, research professor of new testament at southern evangelical seminary, has written an amazing book about the resurrection of jesus.