Trial Of The Witnesses Of The Resurrection Of Jesus - Paperback

by Thomas Sherlock (Author)

Trial of the witnesses of the resurrection of Jesus examines the reasoning behind the claim of the resurrection and evaluates whether the available evidence can withstand critical scrutiny. The work is structured as a formal inquiry, using the format of a legal debate to explore how testimony, logic, and context shape the understanding of extraordinary events. It opens with a discussion among a group of acquaintances who reflect on recent arguments challenging the validity of miraculous accounts. What begins as a casual exchange gradually takes on a more serious tone as one participant agrees to defend the credibility of the resurrection against the objections that have been raised. The conversation becomes a measured exploration of what qualifies as reliable testimony, how contradictions or doubts should be weighed, and whether historical events can be reasonably affirmed through the standards of evidence. The narrative uses this evolving debate to highlight broader reflections on belief, inquiry, and the intellectual responsibilities involved in evaluating foundational religious claims.