The Historical Reliability of the Gospels
SELF-PACED Course
Instructor: Dr. Craig Blomberg
Course Description
What's this course about?
The historical reliability of the NT Gospels is under constant attack. Some claim the Gospel accounts were copied from earlier myths and legends. Others allege they can’t be depended on for historical accuracy or that scribes changed the text so we no longer have what the authors wrote.
Can you confidently respond to these claims? Would you like to learn how?
In this 30 session course, you'll learn directly from Dr. Craig Blomberg - one of today's leading New Testament scholars. Blomberg will walk you through every aspect of the issue, teaching you how to answer common objections from skeptics and show that the Gospels are reliable sources for our testimony about Jesus Christ.
Use this for personal edification or make it an essential part of homeschool studies. There is no better source than this to gain confidence in the most important books ever written, Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.
For those who are tired of today’s church being so anti-intellectual and adrift at sea with no anchor, we ask you to get involved in reclaiming your mind for Christ!
Course curriculum
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Let's Get Started!
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Lesson 1: Myths About Ancient Sources
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Lesson 2: The Formation of the Canon and the Choice of the Synoptic Gospels
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Lesson 2 Study Guide
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Video 2 | The Formation of the Canon and the Choice of the Synoptic Gospels
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mp3 | Lesson 2
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Lesson 3: Books Not Included - The Contents of the Apocryphal and Gnostic Gospels
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Lesson 3 Study Guide
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Video 3 | The Contents of the Apocryphal and Gnostic Gospels
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mp3 | Lesson 3
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Lesson 4: The Text of the New Testament
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Lesson 4 Study Guide
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Video 4 | The Text of the New Testament
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mp3 | Lesson 4
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Lesson 5: The Translation of the New Testament
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Lesson 5 Study Guide
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Video 5 | The Translation of the New Testament
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mp3 | Lesson 5
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Lesson 6: The Authorship and Dating of the Gospels
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Lesson 6 Study Guide
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Video 6 | The Authorship and Dating of the Gospels
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mp3 | Lesson 6
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Recommended Resources
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Lesson 7: The Reliability of the Oral Tradition (Part 1)
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Lesson 7 Study Guide
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Video 7 | The Reliability of the Oral Tradition (Part 1)
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mp3 | Lesson 7
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Lesson 8: The Reliability of the Oral Tradition (Part 2)
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Lesson 8 Study Guide
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Video 8 | The Reliability of the Oral Tradition (Part 2)
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mp3 | Lesson 8
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Lesson 9: The Composition of the Synoptic Gospels
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Lesson 9 Study Guide
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Video 9 | The Composition of the Synoptic Gospels
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mp3 | Lesson 9
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Lesson 10: The Literary Genre of the Gospels
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Lesson 10 Study Guide
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Video 10 | The Literary Genre of the Gospels
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mp3 | Lesson 10
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Lesson 11: Archeology for the Gospels
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Lesson 11 Study Guide
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Video 11 | Archeology for the Gospels
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mp3 | Lesson 11
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Lesson 12: Non-Christian Evidence for Jesus
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Lesson 12 Study Guide
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Video 12 | Non-Christian Evidence for Jesus
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mp3 | Lesson 12
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Recommended Resources
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Lesson 13: The Apocryphal and Gnostic Gospels Further Evaluated
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Lesson 13 Study Guide
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Video 13 | The Apocryphal and Gnostic Gospels Further Evaluated
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mp3 | Lesson 13
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Lesson 14: The Quests for the Historical Jesus
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Lesson 14 Study Guide
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Video 14 | The Quests for the Historical Jesus
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mp3 | Lesson 14
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Lesson 15: Why Such Diversity Exists and the Criteria of Authenticity
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Lesson 15 Study Guide
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Video 15 | Why Such Diversity Exists and the Criteria of Authenticity
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mp3 | Lesson 15
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Lesson 16: The Most Authentic Parts of the Synoptic Tradition
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Lesson 16 Study Guide
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Video 16 | The Most Authentic Parts of the Synoptic Tradition
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mp3 | Lesson 16
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Lesson 17: The Resulting Identity of Jesus
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Lesson 17 Study Guide
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Video 17 | The Resulting Identity of Jesus
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mp3 | Lesson 17
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Lesson 18: Problems of Harmonization Among the Synoptics
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Lesson 18 Study Guide
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Video 18 | Problems of Harmonization Among the Synoptics
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mp3 | Lesson 18
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Quiz 1
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Recommended Resources
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Lesson 19: Problems of Harmonization Between the Synoptics and John
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Lesson 19 Study Guide
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Video 19 | Problems of Harmonization Between the Synoptics and John
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mp3 | Lesson 19
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Lesson 20: The Reliability of John (Part 1)
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Lesson 20 Study Guide
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Video 20 | The Reliability of John (Part 1)
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mp3 | Lesson 20
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Lesson 21: The Reliability of John (Part 2)
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Lesson 21 Study Guide
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Video 21 | The Reliability of John (Part 2)
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mp3 | Lesson 21
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Lesson 22: A Fourth Quest for the Historical Jesus
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Lesson 22 Study Guide
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Video 22 | A Fourth Quest for the Historical Jesus
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mp3 | Lesson 22
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Lesson 23: The Knowledge of the Jesus Tradition in the Early Epistles (Part 1)
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Lesson 23 Study Guide
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Video 23 | The Knowledge of the Jesus Tradition in the Early Epistles (Part 1)
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mp3 | Lesson 23
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Lesson 24: The Knowledge of the Jesus Tradition in the Early Epistles (Part 2)
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Lesson 24 Study Guide
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Video 24 | The Knowledge of the Jesus Tradition in the Early Epistles (Part 2)
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mp3 | Lesson 24
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Recommended Resources
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Lesson 25: The Unique Problem of Miracles (Part 1)
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Lesson 25 Study Guide
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Video 25 | The Unique Problem of Miracles (Part 1)
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mp3 | Lesson 25
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Lesson 26: The Unique Problem of Miracles (Part 2)
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Lesson 26 Study Guide
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Video 26 | The Unique Problem of Miracles (Part 2)
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mp3 | Lesson 26
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Lesson 27: The Virginal Conception: Nativity or Naiveté
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Lesson 27 Study Guide
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Video 27 | The Virginal Conception: Nativity or Naiveté
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mp3 | Lesson 27
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Lesson 28: The Resurrection: Fact or Fiction
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Lesson 28 Study Guide
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Video 28 | The Resurrection: Fact or Fiction
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mp3 | Lesson 28
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Lesson 29: The Jesus We Never Knew
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Lesson 29 Study Guide
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Video 29 | The Jesus We Never Knew
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mp3 | Lesson 29
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Lesson 30: Summary and Conclusions
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Lesson 30 Study Guide
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Video 30 | Summary and Conclusions
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mp3 | Lesson 30
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Quiz 2
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Recommended Resources
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Course Evaluation Survey
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Course Evaluation: The Historical Reliability of the Gospels Self-Paced Course
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