Arguments to the Best Explanation | Risen Jesus Podcast S3E6

When discussing a candidate for "best explanation" there are several factors we should take into consideration (explanatory scope, plausibility, etc). Dr. Licona discusses what the various criteria are for arguments to the best explanation and how they apply to the resurrection.

The Risen Jesus podcast with Dr. Mike Licona equips people to have a deeper understanding of the Gospel, history, and New Testament studies. The program is hosted by Kurt Jaros and produced in partnership with Defenders Media.

[0:00] Intro
[0:29] Criteria for Argument to the Best Explanation
[3:00] Explanatory Scope
[5:15] Explanatory Power
[9:18] Plausibility
[14:23] “Ad Hoc”
[16:09] The Twin Theory
[17:55] Illumination
[21:48] Viewer Question: Isn’t Irenaeus the earliest extant witness for the traditional ending of Mark?
[25:00] Outro

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