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Resurrected?: An Atheist and Theist Dialogue | 
 enlarge | Author: John F. Ankerberg
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
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Pages: 128
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Dimensions (in): 8.4 x 5.3 x 0.7
ISBN: 0742542262
Dewey Decimal Number: 232.97
EAN: 9780742542266
ASIN: 0742542262
Publication Date: April 2005
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The Resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth is the central tenet of the Christian faith. Resurrected? is a remarkable dialogue between the leading Christian scholar of the Resurrection and the world's best-known philosophical atheist. Both participants agree to 12 separate historical facts that occurred when Jesus died and shortly afterward. Habermas and Flew then explore how each of their perspectives could account for what happened. The discussion examines subjects such as medical details regarding crucifixion, extra-biblical sources for Jesus, the Jesus Seminar, St. Paul's conversion experience, and his contribution to the early Christian testimony. This exchange, marked by mutual respect and exceptional clarity of thought and expression, is a book that will appeal to a wide audience of believers, seekers and non-believers. The topic is timely, the participants renowned, and the presentation inviting to both scholar and layperson.
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A Lopsided Exchange September 19, 2007
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
In May 2004, John Ankerberg hosted a discussion between Christian theist Gary Habermas and atheist philosopher Antony Flew concerning the evidence for Jesus Christ's resurrection. "Resurrected?" contains this dialogue, as well as a follow-up Q&A session and brief summary articles from the three authors.
Unfortunately, I felt that this book suffered from several flaws. I was expecting more of a debate, and I was disappointed with several facets of the discussion. First of all, Flew didn't do a good job responding to Habermas or making a strong case for his disbelief in the resurrection. At many times it is simply astounding the amount that Flew is willing to concede without argument. He essentially concedes the entire case to Habermas and chooses to reject the idea of a resurrection because of its miraculous nature.
Second of all, the debate wasn't really all that fair. To give Flew some credit, he really had to debate two people. Ankerberg, who was supposed to be a moderator (apparently?) was very involved in the discussion and was extremely biased in favor of Habermas. I just didn't think it was fair for Flew to be forced to address two debate opponents, and this flaw led to an even further lopsided discussion.
Finally, the book is too short to develop substantive content. Habermas does seem to make a strong case, but he is rarely challenged and so the discussion doesn't really develop past surface level.
Unfortunately, "Resurrected?" suffers from too many shortcomings to be of much use. If you are looking for a good debate on the resurrection of Jesus Christ, you should look elsewhere.
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