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Who is Dr. Gary Habermas? What are his views on the resurrection, and what do these mean for those who seek evidence that Jesus existed? Dr. Gary Habermas is a resurrection expert and a formidable voice in Christian theology. He has frequently participated in high profile debates with atheists. Keep reading to find out what author Lee Strobel learned from Dr. Gary Habermas.
Who are The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian characters? What is each character’s role in the story? Each of The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian characters plays an important role in Junior’s life and in the story. Junior values his friends and family and learns more about himself through these relationships. Keep reading to learn about all of The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian characters.
Who is Gordy in The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian? Why is Gordy important to Junior, and how do the two become friends? Gordy in The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian is Junior’s first real friend at his new school. Gordy also shows him that learning can be fun, and helps him rethink how he views school. Keep reading to find out more about Gordy in The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian and his friendship with Junior.
Who is Penelope in The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian? How do Penelope and Junior know each other, and how does Penelope help Junior come to terms with a part of his identity? Penelope in The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian is a friend of Junior’s at his new “white school.” Though Junior initially views her as just a pretty popular girl, the two grow closers and are able to help one another. Read more about Penelope in The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian and her friendship with Junior.
Who is Rowdy in The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian? How does Rowdy help Junior learn about his life and identity? Rowdy in The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian is Junior’s best friend. Though they have their differences, the two come together and are able to rekindle their friendship. Find out more about Rowdy in The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian.
Who is Dr. J.P. Moreland? How did he help Lee Strobel come to terms with his own faith and newfound Christianity? Dr. J.P. Moreland helped The Case for Christ author Lee Strobel see that through uncovering evidence, he too had become a believer. J.P. Moreland also helped Strobel use the experiential test. Keep reading to find out more about Dr. J.P. Moreland and the experiential test.
Who is King Herod the Great, and what was his role in the Bible? What does King Herod the Great have to do with Jesus? King Herod the Great was a powerful and influential King during Jesus’s lifetime. He was famous for his slaughter of new babies that he perceived as a threat to his power based on prophecies. Read more about King Herod the Great and why King Herod in the Bible may help prove that Jesus existed.
In Where the Crawdads Sing, Kya is the main character. But what was Kya’s early life like? How does Kya start to change her life? Where the Crawdads Sing’s Kya is a girl that grows up totally alone in the marsh. When her family abandons her, Kya learns to fend for herself and eventually becomes an expert on the marsh. In Where the Crawdads Sing, Kya is the main character and tells her story. Read more about Kya Clark in Where the Crawdads Sing and her early life.
What are the views of Tacitus on Jesus? Can his writings help prove whether or not Jesus was real? Tacitus was a historian and politician of ancient Rome. He wrote extensively about many subjects. The writings of Tacitus on Jesus also exist. Many scholars point to the writings as proof Jesus existed, since Tacitus serves as a reliable record for other topics. Keep reading to find out the views of Tacitus on Jesus, and why his writings matter.
Who is Mary Magdalene in the Bible, and what was her role? Was Mary Magdalene in the Bible a reliable witness to the resurrection? Mary Magdalene was a disciple of Jesus and is known for being a witness to the resurrection. She has often been discredited as a witness and as a follower of Jesus, but Strobel argues that she provides a reliable account. Read more about Saint Mary Magdalene in the Bible, and why Christian scholars view her as a reliable source.