WIDHEF: Lesson 08.1 New Testament

The destruction of the Temple in 70 A.D. is not mentioned in the NT. This is good evidence that the Gospels are earlier.

The Jewish historian Josephus wrote about Jesus; he referenced his crucifixion and the belief in his resurrection.

Luke based is gospel solely on the teaching of the apostle Paul.

Paul's writings are the earliest Christian documents; some were written within 20 years of Jesus' crucifixion.

The Babylonian Talmud makes no mention Jesus.

The Gospel of Matthew is traditionally attributed to:

Pliny the Younger wrote a letter mentioning Christians and their worship of Jesus Christ.

The criterion of embarrassing testimony assumes people are more likely to INVENT stories that make them look better.

Jesus' fulfillment of numerous Old Testament prophecies sets Christianity apart from other religious traditions.

The author of the Gospel of Luke is also believed to have written:

Embarrassing details about the disciples provide evidence that truth was more important than their reputation.

The fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies in the New Testament provides no evidence for the accuracy of the NT.

The Roman historian Tacitus mentioned Jesus in his writings, which helps to corroborate the NT accounts of Jesus.

The "Beloved Disciple" mentioned in the Gospel of John is traditionally believed to be:

All extra-biblical accounts of Jesus come from Christian sources and are therefore biased.

The apostles' willingness to suffer for their beliefs suggests that their message about Jesus was all made up.

The apostles maintained their testimony despite facing severe opposition and persecution.

Fulfilled OT prophecies show that Jesus was a real historical figure who fulfilled the role of the promised Messiah.