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Josephus: the man and the myths
CPX interviewed Professor John Barclay about the Jewish Historian Josephus.Who was he and can the references to Jesus in his writings be trusted?Can we trust the Easter story?
At Easter time we recall an historical event that, if it occurred as the gospels claim it did, was a cosmos-altering moment that demands our attention and wonder. The crucifixion and resurrection of the man from Galilee either changes world history forever, or merely represents an eccentric phenomenon of interest to historians and sociologists, but few others. Which is it?
We have gathered together material that focuses on the Easter events and asks, ‘What are we to make of a 2000-year-old story that many believe holds the key to all hope, meaning and understanding?’
David Bentley Hart Interview
Regarded as one of America's brightest theologians, David Bentley Hart speaks with authority on literature, philosophy, history, art and culture. In 2009 he weighed in to debates around the place of Christianity in Western culture with his book, Atheist Delusions - the Christian Revolution and its Fashionable Enemies. Watch our six-part interview with Bentley Hart conducted in a house in Baltimore, Maryland.
Shakespeare and the Bible
Laurel Moffatt looks at the importance of a knowledge of scripture in understanding one of Western Culture's greatest writers. Might there be value in Biblical knowledge for truly appreciating the greats of English literature?
In the footsteps of St Paul
Peter Walker discusses his journey's around the Mediterranean and the Apostle Paul
Aborigines and Missionaries: One Blood
Dr John Harris, author of One Blood, a landmark study into 200 years of Aboriginal encounter with Christianity, discusses the impact of European missionaries on Aboriginal Culture.
The historical and exalted Jesus
Can historians who are believers be trusted to do good history?Paul vs Jesus
Did the apostle Paul invent Christianity?The historical 'problems' of the New Testament
Are there insurmountable historical errors in the New Testament documents?Bart Ehrman and the New Testament documents
Professor Darrel Bock examines the claims of some scholars that the New Testament documents cannot be trustedProfessor Martin Hengel
John Dickson's tribute to the brilliant German biblical scholar and a half hour interview recorded during the filming of The Christ Files
Codex Sinaiticus
John Dickson discusses the worlds 'oldest complete Bible' which can be viewed online
Josephus and Jesus: A Christian forgery?
Dr Chris Forbes defends a much maligned ancient text
Evolution in the Antipodes
Historian Tom Frame on Charles Darwin's visit to the south. What has been in his legacy in Australia?Does Religion cause violence?
John Dickson examines the charge that religion leads to violenceIs it sane to believe in the resurrection?
Greg Clarke on why the resurrection is reasonable, defensible and very attractiveZeitgeist: Time to discard the Christian story?
Dr Chris Forbes on the movie Zeitgiest's refutation of ChristianityLife lessons learned from Death
Andrew Dunstall on Simon Critchley's The Book of Dead PhilosophersWilliam Wilberforce
What lessons can be drawn from the life of this 18th Century reformerDietrich Bonhoeffer
The Lutheran pastor and the plot to kill Hitler All over red rover: Christianity and the bones of Jesus
Andrew Cameron critiques the documentary The Tomb of ChristMarvels and Misconceptions
Steven Micklethwaite reviews Richard Holmes book: “The Age of Wonder: How the Romantic Generation Discovered the Beauty and Terror of Science.”People Power Revolution in the Philippines
Dr Melba Maggay reflects on her involvement in the overthrow of Ferdinand Marcos in 1986Doubting Jesus' existence
New Testament scholar Don Hagner on whether Jesus' existence is in doubt?Book review: Peter Conrad 'Creation - Artists, Gods and Origins
Greg Clarke on Conrad's creation without a creator
Film: Sophie Scholl The final Days
Inspiration from an unlikely sourceThe New Atheist's questionable history
John Dickson examines some of the historical claims made by the New Atheists.Man-made religion?
Simon Smart Reviews Rodney Stark's book, Discovering God.Rescuing Jews in World War II
Bronwen Hanna explores the remarkable story of Le Chambon-sur-Lignon.Jesus' unique miracles
John Dickson asks 'How unique was Jesus among miracle workers?'The Meaning of Jesus' Miracles: An Historical View
What should we make of Jesus' miracles? John Dickson.Introducing Professor Edwin Judge
Greg Clarke introduces ancient historian Professor Judge.Meet Professor Judge
Edwin Judge explains why history is important.Edwin Judge on the Early Christians
Were the early Christians a bunch of illiterate peasants?Professor Judge on Jesus and the Roman Empire
Professor Judge explores the relationship between Jesus and Rome.Professor Judge: Atheism, Skepticism and Belief
How widespread was atheism in the ancient world?Professor Judge. Humility: A Christian Legacy.
The Influence of Christianity in making humility a virtue.Professor Judge. How Christianity changed the writing of history.
Why evidence and testimony became crucial after the gospels.Professor Judge: Christianity and Science
The relationship between the biblical Worldview and modern Science.Professor Judge: Christianity, history and testimony
Why testimony became so important after the gospels.Professor Judge: Irreligious Christianity
The place of Christianity in the Roman Empire.Professor Judge: Constantine's Legacy
The conversion of Constantine and its impact on the Empire.Professor Judge: Sex and sexuality in the ancient world
What was Christianity's contribution to views on sexuality?Professor Judge: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Christianity
What are the lasting impacts of Christianity on Western history?An historical review of Jesus for the Non-Religious
Testing out Spong's historical claims.A Spectator's Guide to the Gospel of Judas
What does this document tell us?Why is there so little evidence for Jesus?
Would you expect to learn more about this figure?Onfray's Galilee Blunder
France's atheist stumbles over the reasons for the origins of faith.Quest for the historical Jesus: From the 1st Century to the Enlightenment
How we know what we know about Jesus.Quest for the historical Jesus: From the Enlightenment to Today
The latest historical positions on Jesus.Indigenous rights before their time: The Daniel Matthews Story
A bright note in Australia's colonial past.New Atheists challenge the crucifixion
Is it reasonable to believe Jesus was crucified? Can we take the resurrection seriously?
Is there a case for believing Jesus rose from the dead?Jesus' questionable existence?
Is the existence of Jesus a matter of fact or fiction?