Jesus’ Resurrection and Joseph’s Visions: Examining the Foundations of Christianity and Mormonism
Digital Logos Edition
Overview
Just as the resurrection of Jesus is the foundation of Christianity, the visions of Joseph Smith are the foundation of Mormonism. In Jesus’ Resurrection and Joseph’s Visions, Robert Bowman compares the evidence for Jesus’ resurrection with the evidence for Joseph’s visions, showing how the historical data confirm the truth of Jesus’ resurrection, and that the accounts of Joseph Smith’s visions are historically unreliable. For Mormons who have doubts about their religion, this study will help them find a more reliable basis for faith in Christ. For Christians, this study provides a fresh angle on the historical evidence for the truth of Christianity.
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- Compares the evidence for Jesus’ resurrection with the evidence for Joseph Smith’s visions
- Shows how historical data confirm the truth of Jesus’ resurrection
- Demonstrates that the accounts of Joseph Smith’s visions are historically unreliable
- Abbreviations
- Tables
- Introduction: Jesus’ Resurrection and Joseph’s Visions
- 1. Testing the Foundational Claims of Christianity and Mormonism
- 2. Jesus’ Resurrection in Context: What We Know about Jesus Christ
- 3. Jesus’ Resurrection: Did It Happen?
- 4. Jesus’ Appearance to Paul: Did It Happen?
- 5. After Jesus’ Resurrection: Testing the Apostles
- 6. Joseph’s Visions in Context: What We Know about Joseph Smith
- 7. Joseph’s Angelic Visions: Did They Happen?
- 8. Joseph’s First Vision: Did It Happen?
- 9. After Joseph’s Early Visions: Testing the Prophet
- 10. Comparing the Foundational Claims of Mormonism and Christianity
- Bibliography
Robert Bowman has done a wonderful service for anyone interested in the foundations of traditional Christianity and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. With fairness, and yet historical rigor, he examines the central events that lie at the heart of both Christianity and Mormonism. Jesus’ Resurrection and Joseph’s Visions is a must-read for scholars and lay people who are open to considering the historical credibility of the respective religions. Even if you disagree with Bowman’s conclusions, you will gain a much deeper understanding of the evidence in favor of (and against) the foundational events for traditional Christianity and Mormonism.
—Sean McDowell, Associate Professor of Apologetics, Talbot School of Theology. Author, The Fate of the Apostles; Co-editor, Sharing the Good News with Mormons
Over the years, Robert Bowman has proven to be a reliable source and guide when it comes to theological and historical research. This book once again reveals his seasoned skills as he explores in great detail and in parallel fashion both the founder of Mormonism and the experience of early Christianity’s leading voice, the apostle Paul. Bowman’s book is well written, ably documented, and fair-minded.
—Paul Copan, Pledger Family Chair of Philosophy and Ethics, Palm Beach Atlantic University. Co-author of An Introduction to Biblical Ethics: Walking in the Way of Wisdom (IVP Academic)
Seldom are readers treated to such a scholarly evaluation of a prominent religious movement as Robert Bowman has undertaken in this volume. Time and again the necessary care is taken to document the myriad details, along with the corresponding, painstaking analysis and interpretation. The notes and sources by themselves are truly worth the price of the volume. Highly recommended.
—Gary R. Habermas, Distinguished Research Professor & Chair, Philosophy Department, Liberty University. Author of numerous books including The Historical Jesus: Ancient, Evidence for the Life of Christ and The Risen Jesus and Future Hope
- Title: Jesus’ Resurrection and Joseph’s Visions: Examining the Foundations of Christianity and Mormonism
- Author: Robert M. Bowman Jr.
- Publisher: DeWard Publishing Company
- Print Publication Date: 2020
- Logos Release Date: 2020
- Pages: 318
- Era: era:contemporary
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Reader Edition
- Subjects: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints › Doctrine; Latter Day Saint churches › Doctrine
- ISBNs: 9781947929111, 1947929119
- Resource ID: LLS:JSSRSRRCTMRMNSM
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2025-11-05T21:27:26Z