In their attempt to convert Jews, Christian missionaries promote the alleged resurrection of Jesus as the most compelling argument for their faith. Rabbi Michael Skobac presents a Jewish evaluation of this claim and probes the evidence provided for the Resurrection. The following are the Seminar Notes - please have a look at the below PDF attachements. Do let us know your feedback on this.
Zalman Kravitz
Within Jewish tradition, the resurrection of the dead is one of its core principles of faith. Maimonides, who is also known as Rabbi Moshe ben Maimon, or Rambam, composed the thirteen principles of Jewish faith. These thirteen principles are included in every Jewish prayer book, and are recited as a liturgical to this day. For example, the Amidah prayer recited thrice daily by traditional Jews includes a blessing praising God as the resurrector of the dead. The thirteenth principle is the beli
Zalman Kravitz
Are there references in Talmud that indicate a first century Jewish belief that the general resurrection that would occur 3 days after the end of the world? Some scholars have indicated that this first century belief is reflected in the Talmud and helped form the Christian resurrection myth of Jesus after 3 days. This brings us to the question of today - does the Talmud talk about a resurrection 3 days after the end of the world? Let me begin by citing passages that appear to be the relevant
Zalman Kravitz
The Christian scriptures claim that their leader, one Jesus of Nazareth, was crucified by the Romans and that as a result of this he died. These authors of the Christian scriptures tell us that after Jesus’ death he was sighted by some of his followers alive and well. According to these men, this miraculous event is the sign that Christianity is the true religion. Some Christians look at the alleged resurrection of Jesus as a solid foundation upon which to base their faith. These people feel tha
Zalman Kravitz
According to the "apostle" Paul, the faith of a Hebrew-Christian must stand or fall on a single alleged fact: the resurrection of Jesus. In Paul's own words, "if Christ has not been raised, your faith is worthless" (1 Cor. 15:17). Are the accounts of Jesus' resurrection in the Christian bible believable -- or have you, like Esau, traded your holy birthright for a bowl of worthless soup? Following is a short Biblical study to assist you in evaluating this most central of Christian claims. We pra
Zalman Kravitz
Why didn't the Jewish authorities produce Jesus' corpse when the rumor spread that he had risen from the dead? Let's find out. Answer: The New Testament fixes public announcement of the supposed resurrection not three days immediately following the crucifixion event, but after a period in which some of Jesus' followers regrouped following their initial shock and disappointment and formulated their future plans. Public announcement of a resurrection was set for the Jewish festival of Shavuot, "
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Paul claims that Jesus appeared to him. Does this present a reliable witness to the Christian claim that Jesus was resurrected? Let's find out. Answer: In 1 Corinthians 15:8, Paul refers to his alleged encounter with a risen apparition of Jesus on the road to Damascus. The description of this visitation as found in Acts 9:1-6 is very different from the allegedly physical, visible manifestation supposedly experienced by what he calls "the twelve" (that is, the eleven disciples). In 1 Corinthia
Zalman Kravitz