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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.
How did Jesus perform miracles? How many miracles did Jesus perform in the Bible? Can Jesus’s miracles help prove that he existed, and that he was a divine being? Knowing the answer to the question “how did Jesus perform miracles” is an important question, since it establishes Jesus as a possible son of God, and the eyewitness accounts can help verify his existence. Keep reading to find out the answer to the question “how did Jesus perform miracles”
What were the Corrie ten Boom prison letters about? Was she able to hear word of her family and the Jews hiding in her home? For Corrie ten Boom, prison letters were not a common thing. Read more about Corrie ten Boom, prison letters, and Scheveningen.
Was Jesus Christ real? Is there proof that Jesus was real, and how do we know? The answer to the question “was Jesus Christ real” is complicated. Scholars and theologians disagree over the facts, as well as the sources for the facts. One author, Lee Strobel, set out to find the answer to the question, “was Jesus real?” Keep reading to find out Strobel’s findings on the question “was Jesus Christ real?” and the proof he uncovered.
What is The Case for Christ by Lee Strobel? Why did Lee Strobel decide to try to figure out whether or not Christ really existed? In The Case for Christ, Lee Strobel goes on a journey to find the truth: did Jesus Christ really exist? Lee Strobel uses his book to explore these possibilities. Read more about The Case for Christ by Lee Strobel and what inspired Strobel to investigate Christ.
What do Jesus and the gospels mean according to Craig Blomberg? Can the gospels offer evidence that Jesus existed? Jesus and the Gospels, Craig Blomberg says, show a sort of biography about Jesus’s life. Blomberg, a Christian and a scholar, has closely studied objections to Jesus and the gospels. Read more about Jesus and the Gospels, Craig Blomberg’s studies, and more.
How did Andy Grove create OKRs? How does the Andy Grove OKR system help companies measure and achieve their goals? Andy Grove’s OKR system was designed to help companies write goals that are specific, measurable, and adaptable. In Andy Grove’s OKR system, companies will not only achieve their goals but will also become more transparent and have a better company culture. Read more about the Andy Grove, OKR systems, and more below.
Who was Otto in The Hiding Place? What did he think of his time in the Hitler Youth? Otto was a young watchmaker that Casper ten Boom hired. He was good with watches, but was a cruel man that was proud of his time with the Hitler Youth. Read about Otto, his experience with the Hitler Youth, and his time with the ten Booms.
What information does Luke give us? How can we know Luke’s accounts are historically accurate? Luke as a historian is able to provide valuable insights into the life of Jesus. Many scholars also agree that Luke as a historian provided mostly accurate accounts. Keep reading to find out more about Luke as a historian, and what the gospel according to Luke can tell us about Jesus.