The historical Jesus | William Lane Craig

Did Jesus of Nazareth really exist? What do historians make of the evidence? And how strong is the historical case for the resurrection?In this episode, philosopher and theologian Dr William Lane Craig discusses the historical evidence for Jesus, engaging with questions raised by sceptics, scholars, and viewers of the channel. The conversation explores debates surrounding mythicism, the writings of Paul, non-Christian sources such as Josephus and Tacitus, the dating of the Gospels, and historical arguments for the resurrection.Topics discussed include:• Richard Carrier and the mythicist challenge• Why Paul says relatively little about Jesus' earthly life• Non-Christian evidence for Jesus• Josephus, Tacitus, and Mara bar Serapion• The historical case for the resurrection• The empty tomb and post-resurrection appearances• Hallucination theories• Bart Ehrman and textual criticism• Dating the Gospels• The Q source• Whether Jesus claimed to be divine• The strengths and limits of historical evidenceDr William Lane Craig is a philosopher, theologian, and Christian apologist known for his work in philosophy of religion, natural theology, and historical arguments for the resurrection of Jesus. He is the founder of Reasonable Faith and has participated in debates with many of the world's leading atheists and sceptics.For early access to interviews, bonus content, and to support the show, visit LogosLeaper on Substack.