AP104: The Resurrection of Jesus Christ

This episode analyzes the feasibility of historical knowledge and its specific application to the resurrection of Jesus. The text first addresses historical relativism, arguing that while direct access to the past is impossible, scholars can still achieve objective truth by testing hypotheses against available evidence. It transitions into a defense of the New Testament, asserting that the Gospels are authentic, well-preserved, and historically reliable documents. The author highlights three core facts—the empty tomb, the post-mortem appearances, and the sudden origin of Christian belief—as the foundational data for investigation. After evaluating various naturalistic theories, the text concludes that the resurrection hypothesis provides the most robust explanatory power for these events. Ultimately, the work serves as a methodological guide for using historical inquiry to validate the central claims of the Christian faith.