Was the Tomb Empty?
A lawyer weighs the evidence for the resurrection
Published on 21. February 2014
Book
Paperback/Softback
224 pages
978-0-85721-528-4 (ISBN)
Description
A highly qualified British judge examines the evidence for the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Assessing secular evidence, historical sources, and the testimony of those involved Graeme Smith carefully and critically analyses the various resurrection accounts, their inconsistences and their value as evidence. This succinct but powerful document places less weight on the Gospel accounts and considers other evidence first; sources from outside the gospels, such as Josephus, Tacitus and Pliny; logical alternatives to the resurrection; and the opinions of experts in the fields of history, literary history, palaeography and law. Could this most improbable story be true? If so, what are the implications?
Reviews / Votes
"This is a clear and thoughtful judicial study of the event that lies at the heart of the Christian faith. It should appeal to a wide readership. It both poses a fair challenge to the interested enquirer and also provides real encouragement to the believer that there is a solidly rational basis to the faith in which we live and which we seek to commend to others." -- Mark Hedley, Hon. Professor of Law at Liverpool Hope University and former High Court Judge "Will arm believer and doubter alike with the evidence necessary to make a decision." -- Rob White, speaker, author, church leader, and co-founder of Hope for Justice "Well-written, even-handed, and very refreshing." -- Lord Mackay of Clashfern, former Lord ChancellorMore details
Edition
New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
SPCK Publishing
Edition type
New edition
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 130 mm
Weight
239 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-85721-528-4 (9780857215284)
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E-Book
02/2014
Monarch Books
€11.49
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Person
After a distinguished career as a solicitor, specialising in civil litigation, Graeme Smith became a full-time District Judge of High Court and County Court in 2003. In 2012 he was appointed a Crown Court Recorder. An accredited Methodist local preacher, he and his wife Helen currently attend an Assemblies of God church.