Lesson Overview
Her book says that persecution of early Christians wasn’t really a thing. This is actually a very important issue when it comes to the evidence for the resurrection of Christ. If the apostles experienced persecution, then we have reason to think that they were sincere in their claims that Jesus had risen from the dead. In this video, you’ll hear several of Dr. Candida Moss’ reasons for thinking there is a “Myth of Persecution” and you’ll get thoughtful responses from Dr. Sean McDowell who has specialized in researching and writing on this topic. You’ll get a balanced and thoughtful view of this topic today.
Dr. Sean McDowell on YouTube: Click here
Dr. Sean McDowell’s book “The Fate of the Apostles:Examining the Martyrdom Accounts of the Closest Followers of Jesus”:
Dr. Candida Moss’s book “The Myth of Persecution”: Click here
