A debate on the question "Jesus: Man, Myth or Messiah? was sponsored by the Apologetics Research Society (ARS) as part of its 2009 International Christian Evidences Conference. Houston Baptist University was the venue for this cordial but spirited debate. . Douglas Jacoby argued in the affirmative. The Historical Jesus and the Christ of Faith are one and the same. Self-styled Christian atheist Robert Price claimed that the New Testament picture of Jesus is legendary, paralleled by myths in other ancient religions.
An irony of the debate is that Douglas Jacoby received his Masters in Theological Studies in New Testament from (liberal) Harvard Divinity School, while Robert Price received his Masters in Theological Studies in New Testament from (conservative) Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. Both speakers have doctorates from Drew University.
You will find the exchange both engaging and enlightening. It will build your faith in the reliability of the Bible and in Jesus Christ.
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DR. DOUGLAS JACOBY is an international Christian speaker and writer, and has lectured in nearly 90 nations. Among his books are Genesis, Science and History, Shining like Stars, The Quiver, and Jesus and Islam. He is principal instructor in the Athens Institute of Ministry. His interests include cosmology, biology, world religions, and ancient languages. Jacoby holds degrees from Duke, Harvard, and Drew. His websites are douglasjacoby.com and jacobypremium.com.
DR. ROBERT PRICE is a Fellow of the Jesus Seminar, Professor of Theology and Scriptural Studies at Johnnie Colemon Theological Seminary, and Research Fellow at the Center for Inquiry Institute. Price is a prolific writer, and his books include Beyond Born Again, Deconstructing Jesus, and The Incredible Shrinking Son of Man. He serves as editor of The Journal of Higher Criticism. He holds two PhDs from Drew University.
The debate between agnostic and skeptic Michael Shermer and Christian apologist Douglas Jacoby took place October 27, 2008 before a packed house at the University of Florida. Science, Man and God: A Creationism vs. Evolution Debate was the title of the event.
Dr. Shermer is recognized as one of the five most famous atheist/agnostic scholars in the world, author of a dozen books and serves as President of the Skeptics Society. He has held dozens of debates, and has also appeared on Oprah, 20/20, Dateline, Tom Snyder, Larry King Live and The History Channel.
Dr. Jacoby directs a worldwide teaching ministy, having taught in over 300 cities in nearly 90 nations. Douglas graduated from Duke University and has advanced degrees from Harvard University and Drew University. He is a prolific writer and teacher.
For the latest news, events and information about the work and ministry of Dr. Douglas Jacoby, go to www.douglasjacoby.com, and for even more extensive teaching material see www.jacobypremium.com.
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