Did Jesus rise from the dead? ( Mike's Opening Statement - 1 of 8 )

Did Jesus Christ really rise from the dead?

Is there evidence that Jesus rose from the dead?

Representing the Muslim perspective was Shabir Ally: Shabir Ally has earned a B.A. in Religious Studies from Laurentian University in Sudbury, Ontario, with a specialization in Biblical Literature, and an M.A. in Religious Studies from the University of Toronto with a specialization in Quranic Exegesis.

He is now in his third year of Ph.D studies in Quranic Exegesis at the University of Toronto.

Shabir is the president of the Islamic Information & Dawah Centre International in Toronto where he functions as Imam.

He travels internationally to represent Islam in public lectures and interfaith dialogues.

He explains Islam on a weekly television program called "Let the Quran Speak

Representing the Christian side was Michael Licona: Mike is a New Testament historian, author, and Christian apologist.

He is a PhD candidate in New Testament at the University of Pretoria and has an M.A. in Religious Studies from Liberty University

He has appeared as guest on numerous secular and Christian radio talk shows including nationally syndicated The Bible Answer Man Hank Hanegraff, Janet Parshalls America, Truths That Transform with Dr. D. James Kennedy and the Current.

He is asked to speak frequently for parachurch ministries such as Young Life, MOPS (Mothers Of Pre-Schoolers), FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes), and has been the keynote speaker for multiple church retreats.

Mike was twice a guest on Lee Strobels program Faith Under Fire (PAX TV), and numerous times on D. James Kennedys Sunday morning program The Coral Ridge Hour.

The Topic of Debate: Did Jesus rise from the dead?

Shabir Ally (www.Shabirally.com)

vs.

Michael Licona (www.risenjesus.com)

(Regent University, Virginia, USA 2004)
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http://www.shabirally.com/debates.asp

Category:

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Tags:

• Christianity
• Jesus
• Christ
• Islam
• Muhammaf
• God
• Allah
• Resurrection
• Apostle
• Disciples
• Paul
• Debate
• Death
• Bible
• Qur'an
• Quran
• Mike
• Liocna
• Shabir
• Ally

[quranresponse]

Is Jesus better then angel or les?

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So he has become better than angel, to the extent that he has inherited a name more excellent than theirs. Hebrews-ch-2-vs-9

But we behold Jesus, who has been made a little lower than angels, crowned with glory and honor for having suffered death, that he by god’s undeserved kindness might taste death for every man.

[1THETRUTH10]

@Monies1899 No, not rubbish just history.....the jesus story mimics many that went before it ( every god is born to a virgin, wich we all know cant happen). Are u seriously saying a man was born that could turn water into wine,that could heal the sick....WALK ON WATER??? Those beliefs in any other context would get u sent to a mental hospital,but of course if a group of people belive in a rediculous story it's a religion..*.sigh*

[Monies1899]

@1THETRUTH10 Absolute and utter rubbish! Jesus most certainly existed, the evidence of Josephus alone proves that! But the Mishnah also provides such, albeit pejorative, evidence. The 'earlier pagan story' idea is completely unfounded, just because the FORMS of the Gospels MAY be influenced from Graeco-Roman/pagan literature it does NOT mean that the contents of the story is not true. In fact, the using of the form shows that the authors may have wanted to subvert the so-called "earlier stories"

[nomishahid]

@RPenta good job RPantu... you won the argument... dont get angry like Mike now... it's ok...

[RPenta]

@nomishahid

I know you are an ignorant prick and its RPenta ; as to the correct spelling "moslem" was the preferred transliteration for years but I do admit it has fallen out of favor and "muslim" is more accepted now.

You are still an ignorant prick but thank you for your comment.

[nomishahid]

@RPenta try to spell it properly RPantu.... it's mUsLIm and not "moslem". ignorant prick

[1THETRUTH10]

@RPenta I am dumbfounded.....how can people debate the death of a guy who never existed, and I have good info on that. This is like debating twinkle twinkle little star..lol. The jesus story was stolen from earlier pagan stories. The laws of physics have never been broken....but jesus supposedly broke many...this is very silly!

[RPenta]

I understand why is it important for Christians to be able to answer Moslem objections among other doctrines that of the Resurrection--not only as a belief but a historical fact. To be honest, I wish that the "Christian Apologists" whether of Catholic or Protestant type would have the "stones" to engage in debate the group which for the longest time denied the Divinity of Christ and His Resurrection, even at times his decency and does so to this very day--ah, no, it ain't the Romans.

[Selerzz]

As known by all Christians, the Bible tells that Jesus swears an oath saying that He will not drink wine or anything similar until the day he drinks with you in the Heaven and the Holy Grail becomes a symbol of a covenant. However, before long, we see that someone resembling Jesus on the crucifix breaks this promise.

[Dominick7]

1 Corinthians 15 says Jesus appeared to them for 40 days.