Category Archives: Historical Jesus

One of a Muslim’s favorite scholars refutes Islamic mis-use of Mark 10:18

Posted on January 28, 2021 by Ken Temple

Originally posted on Apologetics and Agape:
More refutation of Paul Williams and other Muslims’ mis-use of Mark 10:18: Truth never changes.  I originally wrote this on August 21, 2012, at the other blog I sometimes write at;  and it is…

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Who has history on it’s side? Christianity or Islam?

Posted on December 16, 2020 by Ken Temple

Originally posted on Apologetics and Agape:
Updated on December 16, 2020 The Historicity of the Life Jesus in the Gospels – John Dominic Crossan believes Jesus was crucified and died in history; Islam denies this – Surah 4:157 “Jesus’ death…

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An early date for the Gospel according to John

Posted on February 5, 2020 by Ken Temple

Dr. Dan Wallace makes an excellent case for an early date for the Gospel according to John – 60s before the destruction of the temple.   Be sure to read and study the entire introduction and outline that Dr. Wallace provides.  … Continue reading →

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The Resurrection of Jesus from the dead

Posted on January 5, 2020 by Ken Temple

An excellent debate / discussion by William Lane Craig with the conservative Jewish political and cultural commentator Ben Shapiro (who is great on political and cultural issues) – demonstrates the historical facts of the resurrection of Jesus from the dead.  … Continue reading →

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Did Jesus Rise from the Dead?

Posted on January 5, 2020 by Ken Temple
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Medical Journal on the Physical Death of Jesus Christ

Posted on October 31, 2019 by Ken Temple

Proof of the fatal torture, crucifixion, and death of Christ from a medical journal.  Positive proof that Islam is wrong (Surah 4:157).  If Surah 4:157 is wrong, then all of Islam is proved false. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/19648788_On_the_Physical_Death_of_Jesus_Christ  

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Resurrection accounts of Jesus harmonized

Posted on October 31, 2019 by Ken Temple

https://www.answering-islam.org/Andy/Resurrection/harmony.html https://answersingenesis.org/jesus-christ/resurrection/christs-resurrection-four-accounts-one-reality/  

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Zeitgeist Film Debunked: Jesus is not a copy of pagan gods

Posted on February 1, 2019 by Ken Temple
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The Overwhelming Historical Evidence defeats Islam

Posted on January 14, 2019 by Ken Temple

Excellent article by Dr. Mike Licona on the historical evidence for the crucifixion and death of Jesus, which defeats Islam and proves it is a false religion. https://www.risenjesus.com/the-death-of-jesus-the-defeat-of-islam

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Refuting the “Messianic Secret Argument” against the historicity of the gospel of John

Posted on September 6, 2018 by Ken Temple

http://whatswrongwiththeworld.net/2018/09/the_messianic_secret_argument.html  

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