LONDON, UK
Volume II examines the writings of Apostle Paul as early historical sources separate from the Gospel narratives.
Author and lecturer Nana Afaidze-Hayford has announced The Historicity of Jesus Christ’s Resurrection Independent of the Gospel Narratives by Apostle Paul: A New Methodological Claim, Volume II, a scholarly study examining early Christian texts and their value as historical evidence.
The book focuses on the writings attributed to Apostle Paul and considers whether they can be evaluated independently from the Gospel accounts. It follows Volume I, which examines the historical background surrounding Jesus, Roman authority, crucifixion, burial practices and related first-century evidence.
Volume II turns its attention to Paul’s historical identity, background and writings. It reviews arguments concerning whether Paul was a historical figure, examines his reported life before joining the early Christian movement and analyzes the personal and social changes associated with his transformation from opponent to advocate.
The study also examines 1 Corinthians 15, including its account of Jesus’ death, burial, resurrection and reported appearances. Additional sections address the witnesses named in the passage, the nature of the resurrection body, and alternative interpretations involving mythology, psychology, and theories of hallucination.
Afaidze-Hayford’s central methodological proposal is that Paul’s letters may be studied as independent historical sources because they are generally dated earlier than the written Gospel narratives. The book considers their authorship, historical setting, internal consistency and relationship to the development of early Christian communities.
The publication is intended for readers interested in ancient history, biblical studies, historical methodology, early Christianity, religious studies and the evaluation of documentary evidence. Further information concerning the book’s publication and availability will be announced separately.
About the Author
Nana Afaidze-Hayford is a United Kingdom-based author, church leader and lecturer at Reformers Bible College. His academic interests include early Christian history, biblical literature, historical research and Christian apologetics.
Author Name: Nana Afaidze-Hayford Book Title: THE HISTORICITY OF JESUS CHRIST’S RESURRECTION Publishing Soon with: Visionary Book Publishers
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