Did Jesus Really Rise? Investigating the Evidence - Max Baker-Hytch & Lara Buchanan

Did Jesus really rise from the dead? In this discussion with Max Baker-Hytch (Lecturer of Philosophy at Oxford University) and Lara Buchanan (speaker at OCCA), they examine the historical and philosophical case for the resurrection of Jesus.

If the resurrection happened, it changes everything. If not, Christianity collapses. What does the evidence point to?

In this video, we delve into:

✅ Bodily Resurrection Belief – Why early Christians believed in a physical resurrection, supported by burial practices and New Testament accounts.
✅ Historical Evidence – The crucifixion is one of the best-attested events in history. But what about the empty tomb?
✅ Eyewitness Testimonies – Reports of post-resurrection appearances, including conversations and shared meals with Jesus.
✅ Radical Transformation – How Jesus’ disciples went from despair to boldly proclaiming the resurrection, despite persecution.
✅ Alternative Theories – Addressing the swoon theory, stolen body claims, and more.
✅ Philosophical Analysis – How much evidence do we need to believe Jesus really rose from the dead?

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📌 Chapters:
00:00 – Introduction: The Case for the Resurrection
00:32 – Who Are Max Baker-Hytch and Lara Buchanan? Their Views on the Resurrection
05:55 – Bodily Resurrection vs. Metaphorical Resurrection: What Did Early Christians Believe?
10:07 – Why Does a Bodily Resurrection Matter Today?
12:27 – What Do Scholars Say About the Resurrection of Jesus?
14:58 – Historical Evidence: Did Jesus’ Crucifixion Really Happen?
17:13 – Did Jesus Die on the Cross or Was He Resuscitated?
18:36 – Is Jesus’ Tomb and Burial Site Verified by Evidence?
20:46 – What’s the Evidence for the Empty Tomb of Jesus?
23:51 – Eyewitness Testimonies: Did People Really See the Risen Jesus? 26:18 – Can We Trust the Gospel Accounts of the Resurrection?
27:48 – Examining Alternative Theories About the Resurrection
28:00 – The Swoon Theory: Did Jesus Survive the Crucifixion?
29:47 – The Fraud Theory: Did the Disciples Make Up the Resurrection Story?
31:06 – The Hallucination Theory: Were Eyewitnesses Just Seeing Things? 32:20 – Why the Resurrection Still Matters Today

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