Since the New Testament documents: 1. Were written by eyewitnesses or those with direct access to eyewitness testimony; 2. Were written within one generation following the death of Jesus in 32 C.E. when they could be easily challenged; 3. Were widely translated and disseminated in the ancient world, which means that there was ample opportunity for opponents to challenge what was written; 4. Demonstrate remarkable superiority of record compared to other ancient documents that are widely accepted by scholars; 5. Give an extremely high confidence that what is written in the Bible we buy at Walmart accurately reflects what was written by the original authors; I believe that we can look at the New Testament to help us understand the circumstances surrounding Jesus' death. Do you agree? |
