The Social Factor: The Genealogical Association

How does the humility of Jesus play a role in our investigation of His resurrection? Why should we consider it an exemplary piece of evidence?

The Social Factor: Early Conversion Numbers

How large was the early Christian movement? At what pace did it grow? In this final look into the social climate surrounding the Resurrection and the formation of the Christian faith we’ll see just how incredible the early Christian movement really was.

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The Social Factor: Challenging The Faith

If your goal was to begin a mystic cult surrounding one significant person would you openly allow, perhaps even encourage, critical examination and evidential investigation of your claims?

The Social Factor: Social Distinctions

Christianity was a radical movement in many ways. Its unique theology made it enough of an offense to warrant harsh skepticism but it was its erasure of class distinctions that made it especially grievous.

The Social Factor: The Incarnation

Would the incarnation of God be as widely accepted in the ancient world as it is today? 

The Social Factor: The Connection To History

The Christian faith did not begin in an obscure town or from a nameless face in history. It placed itself in the centre of history’s religious narrative and made some astounding connections. Why is this such a powerful apologetic?

The Social Factor: The Ethical Standard

Could the ethics of the Christian faith be yet another obstacle it had to overcome in the ancient world?

The Social Factor: The Rejection Of The New

The ancients didn’t take too fondly to the new religion, but what often goes without being said is that the new religion was rejected, in part, on account of its very novelty.

The Social Factor: The Geographical Association

How could the place of Christ’s birth be a valuable piece of evidence for the historicity of His resurrection? 

The Social Factor: The Shame Of The Crucifixion.

How was the crucifixion of Jesus Christ looked upon in the 1st century?

The Social Factor: Christianity In The Eyes Of Outsiders

Was the Christian movement well received and respected by its social peers? If not, how did it survive?

The Rise Of Christianity: Refuting The Evil Twin Theory

Could the rise of Christianity be explained by a supposed evil twin who had impersonated Jesus following His crucifixion? Is this a viable theory or a disastrous rationale?

The Rise Of Christianity: Refuting The Hallucination Theory

Can the rise of Christianity be explained by the occurrence of hallucinations? Were the disciples only seeing things that weren’t really there?

The Rise Of Christianity: The Martyrdom Of The Apostles

How do we explain the rise of Christianity? Was it a hoax perpetrated by the disciples or the persuasive charms of a charismatic leader?

A Defence Of The Guards At The Tomb

Were there really guards set to watch the tomb of Jesus or was their existence invented as a cover-up?