{"title":"Michael R. Licona","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection dedicated to the works of Michael R. Licona, a renowned scholar and author in the field of theological studies. With a focus on historical analysis and Christian apologetics, Licona examines the rich tapestry of biblical narratives with an academic yet accessible approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMichael R. Licona has gained recognition for his meticulous research and scholarly contributions. His work often engages with challenging topics, such as the historical accuracy of biblical texts and the complexities of theological contradictions. His aim is to deepen understanding and encourage informed discussions among readers and scholars alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of his noted works, \u003cem\u003eJesus, Contradicted\u003c\/em\u003e, delves into the perceived inconsistencies in the accounts of Jesus's life and teachings. This book is an exemplary demonstration of Licona’s dedication to examining evidential scholarship with clarity and precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore Michael R. Licona's books to enhance your understanding of biblical texts through the lens of historical inquiry and apologetics. Ideal for those in academia, biblical studies, or anyone with a keen interest in religious education, his writings are both enlightening and thought-provoking.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"jesus-contradicted-by-michael-r-licona-9780310159599","title":"Jesus, Contradicted","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe differences and discrepancies in the Gospels constitute the foremost objections to their reliability and the credibility of their message. Some have tried to resolve Gospels contradictions with strained harmonisation efforts. Many others conclude that the Gospels are hopelessly contradictory and, therefore, historically unreliable accounts of Jesus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eJesus, Contradicted\u003c\/em\u003e, New Testament scholar Michael Licona shows how the genre of ancient biography, to which the Gospels belong, actually allows biographers to be flexible in how they report events, construct a narrative, and make an argument. Licona demonstrates that the intentional changes to the Jesus tradition by the Evangelists reveal that the differences in how the Gospels report events are not grounds for their rejection. Instead, they are a result of the Gospel writers employing standard literary conventions common in their time for writing ancient biography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLicona introduces readers to the genre of ancient biography through Plutarch, who wrote 48 of the 90 extant biographies written within 150 years of Jesus, giving numerous examples of compositional devices employed by Plutarch, and comparing them with instances in the Gospels where the Evangelists appear to use similar techniques. Licona also examines Theon's \u003cem\u003eProgymnasmata\u003c\/em\u003e, a first-century textbook that provides six techniques for paraphrasing one's sources when writing a narrative. In doing so, he helps readers understand why the Gospels report many events differently. Finally, Licona concludes by addressing the thorny question of whether the editorial moves commonplace in ancient biography are compatible with the doctrines of the divine inspiration and the inerrancy of Scripture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRather than trying to resolve discrepancies by bending the Gospel narrative, which risks making them say things they aren't saying, \u003cem\u003eJesus, Contradicted\u003c\/em\u003e situates the Gospels within their proper context and helps readers account for differences in the Gospels in a cohesive and historically cogent way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46657919582444,"sku":"9780310159599","price":63.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/11250573482298.jpg?v=1752497877"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/michael-r-licona.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}