God and me
I’m now 80 years old and this blog is about to turn 20. It seemed a good time to summarise how my beliefs have changed over those years.
Tag: Jesus
Is there any reliable historical information about Jesus?
How do historians assess the evidence for the life of Jesus? How does it compare to historical evidence for other figures of his time?
Things I know at Christmas
The Christmas story may not be fully historical and our celebrations are more capitalist than christian. But there are still worthwhile things we can believe about Christmas.
“It’s no secret that our world is in darkness tonight”
There’s a lot of darkness in the world this Christmas, but Jesus came to dispel darkness …. and he calls us to do the same.
Who should we trust for historical info about Jesus?
If you want accurate historical information about Jesus, who should you read? Here’s some ideas on how to decide.
Is the Turin shroud genuine?
The Turin shroud is a famous religious relic which is claimed to have been Jesus’ burial cloth, and contains an image of him. Sceptics say it is a medieval fake. After decades of studies, are we any closer to a definitive answer on whether it could be genuine, or not?
New Testament reliability, 2023
Has the New Testament been changed over the years? Are the writers reporting what they know, or was it written long after the events?
Jesus & archaeology, 2023
Archaeological discoveries this century throw light on the life of Jesus as recorded in the four gospels.
Jesus and history, 2023
Archaeological and other investigations continue to throw light on the history surrounding Jesus. Here begins a series of posts where I look at some of the latest information.
Yahweh vs Jesus
Is the God portrayed in the Old Testament evil? Is he different to the Jesus portrayed in the New Testament?