I have not actually read the book, but I was present for the debate (actually sitting next to the gentleman for whom the conference was named) and highly recommend a record of the procedings.
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This book centers on a debate between two of the most famous biblical scholars, The subject is whether the resurrection of Jesus Christ actually happened. On one side, N T Wright, is an Anglican bishop who argues that the resurrection was a true, historical event. Dominic Crossan, famous for helping to form the Jesus Seminar, believes the opposite. And it's very, very interesting to see just how their positions hold...
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Many thanks to the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary for making this dialogue possible. It was done in "real time," with opportunity for Frs. Crossan and Wright not only to state their own positions, but to discuss them with each other. They treated each other with dignity and respect, but did not hesitate to make clear their profound differences. N.T. Wright has also been in dialogue with Marcus Borg, another member...
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First a clarification: I am a conservative Christian who chooses to believe that the Gospels are accurate accounts of the life of Jesus - at least of the tiny percentage of his life that the evangelists have chosen to report. That choice puts me firmly on the side of Tom Wright when it comes to the contents of this book. Most who read this book will have a bias one way or the other. If like Crossan readers choose to believe...
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An excellent study. I read it twice and took copious notes and used it in studies with a lively group of adults.
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