Name: S3E4 - The Uncertainty of Historical Knowledge | Risen Jesus Podcast
Uploaded: 2019-08-14T18:00:03+00:00
Duration: 25 min 12 s
Description: How much certainty is required to believe a fact? What is a fact? Can we have absolute certainty? Dr. Licona explains how to navigate the spectrum of certainty and how it applies to history. The Risen

6 years ago

How much certainty is required to believe a fact? What is a fact? Can we have absolute certainty? Dr. Licona explains how to navigate the spectrum of certainty and how it applies to history.

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
[0:42] Cartesian Anxiety
[6:52] Do important matters require more evidence?
[8:32] The Various Levels of Certainty
[11:42] Making a Decision
[14:14] The Definition of “Facts”
[20:21] Viewer Question: What is the weakest aspect of the argument for the resurrection?
[23:18] Outro