Did Jesus Really Rise from the Dead?: A Surgeon-Scientist Examines the Evidence
Overview
How can a respected scientist believe in the resurrection? Can I trust the Bible’s account that Jesus actually rose from the dead? If the resurrection really occurred, of what importance is it to you and me?
Our ready embrace of the authority of science has left many doubting that Jesus’ resurrection was a verifiable, historical event. Yet Thomas Miller, an experienced scientist and well-respected surgeon, challenges the notion that modern medicine has disproved the possibility of the resurrection. Through careful investigation of the evidence and evaluation of its reliability, Dr. Miller demonstrates that science and religion are not incompatible and makes a compelling case for the reality of the resurrection.
Key Features
- Addresses a pressing issue in Christian philosophical and practical apologetics
- Features a top apologist in his speaking from his expertise
- Argues for and supports a worldview grounded in the authority of the Bible
Contents
- Can a Credible Scientist Really Believe in the Resurrection?
- Can the New Testament (and Especially the Gospels) be Trusted?
- Did Christ Really Die by Crucifixion?
- What’s So Great About an Empty Tomb and Undisturbed Grave Clothes?
- Are 500 Witnesses Enough?
- Was a Bodily Resurrection Really Necessary?
- What Is the Meaning of a Resurrection?
- Christ’s Death: An Accident of History or Divinely Planned?
- Epilogue: The Key That Fits the Lock
Praise for the Print Edition
While many books have been written about the resurrection of Jesus Christ, both pro and con, this work is one of a kind. Most references cite evidence using both medical and scientific expertise. As an accomplished practicing surgeon and research scientist, Miller has approached this book methodically and comprehensively after devoting many years of study. This is an outstanding resource for anyone questioning the authenticity of the resurrection, or for those seeking to better understand the foundation of the Christian faith.
—Jeannie Falwell Savas, associate professor of surgery, Virginia Commonwealth University
Miller has applied his knowledge of anatomy and physiology to bring the unspeakable reality of the crucifixion and death of Christ to our awareness as a prelude to applying the principles of scientific inquiry to a sound defense of the physical resurrection of Christ. The resurrection is pivotal to Miller’s comprehensible, reflective, and personal apologetics of forgiveness, redemption, and restoration. Those seeking truth will be clearly directed to the Way. The wealth of physical and scriptural support for the crucified and resurrected Christ will reaffirm the believer’s convictions.
—Gordon Kauffman, Steven and Sharon Baron Professor of Surgery, professor of physiology, humanities and medicine, The Penn State University College of Medicine
- Title: Did Jesus Really Rise from the Dead?: A Surgeon-Scientist Examines the Evidence
- Author: Thomas A. Miller
- Publisher: Crossway
- Print Publication Date: 2013
- Logos Release Date: 2016
- Pages: 176
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subjects: Jesus Christ › Resurrection; Jesus Christ › Historicity
- ISBNs: 9781433533082, 9781433533099, 9781433533105, 9781433533075, 9781666742237, 1433533081, 143353309X, 1433533103, 1433533073, 1666742236
- Resource ID: LLS:DDJSSRLXMNSVDNC
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2022-09-29T23:14:56Z