Defending the "Martyrdom Argument" for the Resurrection

Defending the "Martyrdom Argument" for the Resurrection

In this episode, Trent responds to critics like Paulogia and Candida Moss who critique the evidence for the Resurrection in the apostle's willingness to die for their faith in Christ. Support this podcast: https://trenthornpodcast.com Tacitus and the Persecution of the Christians: An Invention of Tradition? https://www.academia.edu/35878331/Tac... 00:00 Intro 01:08 Establishing the Argument 02:55 Did the Disciples Sincerely Believe Jesus Rose from the Dead? 05:43 The Martyrdom of the Apostles is Debatable 09:04 Paulogia's Joseph Smith Comparison 11:37 Evidence for the Apostles' Risk of Suffering and Death 15:01 Response to Paulogia's Objections 21:53 The Myth of Persecution 25:32 Were the Apostles Actually Martyred? 33:02 More Objections and Response 39:58 Conclusion