Evidence for the Resurrection

Justin Brierley, presenter of Unbelievable looks at the questions surrounding the cross and the resurrection. Bishops, theologians and scholars debate whether we can trust the story and if it is accurate.

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Evidence for the Resurrection Part 1

Justin Brierley hears from New Testament Scholar Andy Bannister on why we have good reason to believe the events of Easter week as described in the Gospels.

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Part 2

Justin Brierley hears from resurrection scholars Tom Wright(Bishop of Durham), and Andy Bannister of the London School of Theology. They give reasons for why the Gospel accounts of Jesus' resurrection have "the ring of truth".

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Part 3

Bishop of Durham, Right Revd Tom Wright and New Testament Scholar Andy Bannister explain why the nature of the claims of the early Christians and the dynamic growth of the church lend weight to the resurrection story.

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Part 4

Justin Brierley assesses some of the alternative theories put forward for the empty tomb of Jesus. Theologians Andy Bannister and Daniel Clarke respond to the claim that the disciples stole the body of Jesus.

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Part 5

Andy Bannister and Tom Wright the Bishop of Durham explain why belief in the bodily resurrection of Jesus is so important to an understanding of what was achieved when he rose from the dead.