The first volume of Gary Habermas’s magnum opus, On the Resurrection: Evidences represents the culmination of fifty years of research on the probability of Jesus’s resurrection. Using his “minimal facts argument,” Habermas demonstrates why we ought to trust the biblical and historical testimony of Scripture regarding the resurrection. This book is a must-read for pastors, students, and scholars interested in the historical evidence for the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Explores ancient beliefs about life after death, highlighting the fact that the early Christians' belief about the afterlife belonged firmly on the Jewish spectrum, while introducing several new mutations and sharper definitions, forcing readers to view the Easter narratives not simply as rationalizations, but as accounts of two actual events: the empty tomb of Jesus and his "appearances." Simultaneous. Hardcover no longer available.

"A phenomenal resource that is both user-friendly and up-to-date, [and will] equip believers to defend this crucial issue." - Josh McDowell. Includes an interactive CD in a game-show format to test your memory of the key issues and concepts.

Gary Habermas's On the Resurrection: vol. 1, Evidences commences his magnum opus. In this first volume, Habermas outlines his philosophical and historical methodology for demonstrating the probability of Jesus's bodily resurrection. Building upon his Minimal Facts Argument, Habermas illustrates for the reader why we ought to trust the biblical and historical testimony of Scripture.

This book presents the full content of the third and final debate between philosopher Antony Flew--who was, until 2004, one of the world's most prominent atheists--and Christian philosopher Gary Habermas. Included as well are transcripts of the Q A session with the audience afterward, a 2004 conversation between Habermas and Flew shortly after Flew's much-publicized change of position to theism, as well as editor David Baggett's assessment and analysis of the full history of Habermas and Flew's interactions.

The resurrection of Jesus is not only dramatic evidence of His claim to be the Savior of mankind, but it also serves as a foundation supporting many of the fundamental teachings of the New Testament. This study will help your group members recognize the importance of the resurrection to other aspects of their Christian knowledge and faith. The resurrection is important not only for believing in Jesus, but also for having confidence in the Scripture's teaching and hope for the Christian's future. This will be an interesting and thought provoking study for your small group.