Did Jesus really rise from the dead? And does it really matter? In The Resurrection of History, David Bruce explores what historians, theologians, and New Testament scholars have said about the resurrection of Jesus from a historical point of view. Bruce argues that scholars don't have to dismiss the scriptural witness that «he is risen» as metaphor or wishful thinking. Bruce examines the development of the art of history writing and explores the theological possibilities now open to scholars in the twenty-first century. Using contemporary examples, Bruce helps his readers come to grips with the interrelationship of history and theology and think like theologically-informed historians. Respectful of varying points of view, Bruce defends the traditional, orthodox view of the resurrection and challenges his readers to consider the implications for Christian faith and witness if, in fact, the resurrection of Jesus was historical.
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David Prewer Bruce. The Resurrection of History
The Resurrection of History
Preface
Foreword
1 Introduction
2 History Matters
3 The History of History
4 The Theology of History
5 The Employment of History
6 The Enjoyment of History
7 The Resurrection of History Matters
Bibliography
Index
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History, Theology, and the Resurrection of Jesus
David Bruce
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The second set is labeled “Study Group” and is intended for use among adults in typical Catholic parish and Protestant congregational settings. These questions presuppose that the participants are practicing Christians with some rudimentary understanding of the Christian tradition. Wrestling with these questions might be aided by the presence of a priest, minister, or educated lay-person, but the presence of such a resource person isn’t presumed. Some groups who are without a resource person have found it helpful to note questions they found difficult and assign a group member to seek out someone outside the group who can be of assistance.
The third set is labeled “Individual” and is intended for personal reflection. The answers to these questions are likely to be of a nature that should only be shared with a close friend or a spiritual director, and are not normally intended for group discussion. If, however, two or more people who are very well-acquainted with each other are reading this book together, these questions might be considered in conversation. I only recommend that you decide beforehand if these questions will be part of your study-covenant: no one likes to be ambushed!
