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The Heresy of Orthodoxy | The Apologist‘s Bookshelf

Don't let the title confuse you. The authors argue against those who want to change how we see early Christianity. I look at a chapter that explores the creation of the New Testament canon, the collection of divinely inspired books. Was the canon a late creation of the Roman church? They answer "no" using good research.

Questioning the Bible | The Apologist‘s Bookshelf

Jonathan Morrow defends the Bible against several major challenges. For this podcast I review his reaction to the idea that the Bible supports slavery, promotes genocide, is homophobic, and demeans women. Another good book that goes into more depth with these issues is Paul Copan's Is God a Moral Monster?

To Everyone an Answer | The Apologist‘s Bookshelf

Here's a powerful set of apologists who argue for the Christian worldview. Instead of looking at one of their arguments, I want to share an article by Craig Hazen that defends the use of apologetics.

One Nation Under Gods | The Apologist‘s Bookshelf

The title is not a typo--it's a look at the history of the Mormon church. I use this podcast to examine the origins and problems with the Book of Mormon as discussed in the book.

Truth in a Culture of Doubt | The Apologist‘s Bookshelf

Three Christian professors take on Bart Ehrman and other skeptics who challenge the Christian faith. This podcast deals with the challenge that there can't be a God since there is so much evil in the world.

Encyclopedia of Bible Difficulties | The Apologist‘s Bookshelf

We may have some troubling questions with difficult Bible passages, so here's a book that has informed answers. I look at a couple of issues people have had with the Bible--Did Moses really write the first five books of the Bible? Was the book of Daniel really written well before the empires he predicted would arise?

Christianity Cross-Examined | The Apologist‘s Bookshelf

Ken Samples takes on several challenges to Christianity. This podcast deals with the explosive growth of Christianity--was it supernatural or natural?

Jesus and the Eyewitnesses | The Apologist‘s Bookshelf

Richard Bauckham does a masterful job arguing that the Gospels are the results of eyewitness testimony. I cover several of his reasons.