Other Web Resources
Historical Resources
Ancient Evidence for a Historical Jesus
This lengthy, scholarly, and footnoted article is based on non-Christian ancient sources that support the reliability of the New Testament. Sources include the Roman historian Tacitus, Pliny the Younger (the Roman governor of Bithynia in Asia Minor), Jewish historian Josephus, the Babylonian Talmud, and Greek satirist Lucian of Samosata.
Historical Jesus: Birth, Ministry, and Death of Jesus of Nazareth
This article on the web site of New Testament Scholar
Bart Ehrman, delves into the Jesus of faith and tradition and the Historical Jesus. Author Marko Marina includes numerous references from the Old and New Testament, and a wide range of other sources.
The Historical Jesus
The Biblical Archaeology Society selected several articles that "grappled with the critical archaeological and Biblical issues that surround the search for the Historical Jesus.
The Three "Quests" for the Historical Jesus
Initial "quests" were intended to prove that the gospels could not be trusted and to explain away Christ's divinity. This essay from Zondervan Academic examines Three Quests starting from the 19th century to the present. It ends with a discussion of six criteria for examining historical events and teachings.
Bible Resources
Answers in Genesis
Answers in Genesis is an apologetics (i.e., Christianity-defending) ministry dedicated to enabling Christians to defend their faith and to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ effectively.
Bible Gateway to over 200 versions
The Bible Gateway is a searchable online Bible tool hosting more than 200 versions of the Bible in over 70 languages that you can freely read, research, and reference anywhere. By including a library of audio Bibles, mobile apps, devotionals, email newsletters, and other free resources, Bible Gateway equips you not only to read the Bible, but to understand it.
John Wycliffe Bible (Late), c.1395
The first complete translation of the Bible into Middle English was completed in the 1380s by John Wycliffe. Chuirch authorities officially condemned the translators of the Bible into vernacular languages but it remained in use for about 100 years. Here is the first verse of Genesis. Can you read it?
"In the bigynnyng God made of nouyt heuene and erthe."
1536 Tyndale New Testament Facsimile
William Tyndale holds the honor of being the first person to publish a printed version of the New Testament. This site offers a PDF version of that work reproduced from a copy in the British Library. The opening page contains this introduction.
"The Newe Testament yet once agayne corrected by Willyam Tindale: where vnto is added a necessarye table: wherin easely and lightelye maye be fou[n]de any storye contaynd in the foure Euangelistes and in the Actes of the Apostles."
The Impact Of The Bible On History And Culture
This article, published on March 27, 2024, explores the enduring significance of the Bible, revealing its impact on history and culture, and how it continues to shape our world today.
Christian Ministries
American Family Association
http://www.afa.net/
Samaritan's Purse
https://samaritanspurse.org
Focus on the Family
http://www.family.org/
Dr. James Dobson's Family Talk
https://drjamesdobson.org/
Our Daily Bread Daily Devotions
https://www.odbm.org/devotionals
Alistair Begg Sermons - Truth For Life Radio
https://www.oneplace.com/ministries/truth-for-life/
Dr. David Jeremiah
https://www.davidjeremiah.org
Christian Answers
Christian Answers is a worldwide evangelism, education, and discipleship ministry of "Films for Christ." Its primary goal is to provide accurate, biblical answers on a wide variety of questions asked by Christians and non-Christians.
Books About the Biblical Text
"The Text of the New Testament, 3rd edition 1992" by Bruce Metzger
https://www.amazon.com/Text-New-Testament-Transmission-Restoration/dp/0195072979
"How We Got the Bible" by Neil Lightfoot, 1986
https://www.amazon.com/How-Got-Bible-Neil-Lightfoot/dp/0891121803