If someone came back from the grave, they would be able to answer some big questions:   
\*What happens when we die?  
\* Is there anybody out there?  
\*Which religion, if any, is true?

Christians claim that Jesus Christ did just that: was bodily resurrected three days after being brutally executed. But is it true?

Dan Clark helps readers explore for themselves whether Jesus really is alive, and why it matters

Dan Clark

Alive!

Part 1: Is it relevant?

Part 2: Is it true?

Part 3: So what?

Acknowledgments

A brief guide to Bible references used

Foreword

Introduction: Why should I read a book about Jesus’ resurrection?

But why look at Jesus and his resurrection?

Over to you

Real lives – Sally

Is it relevant?

1. Is there anybody out there?

Searching for the Other

What if God was one of us?

Jesus' life and teaching give evidence of a supernatural power

Jesus' resurrection prompted people to worship him as God

The guessing games are over

Is there anybody out there?

Real lives – Addlan

2. Why hasn’t God done something about all the suffering?

Jesus suffered and can therefore comfort us

Jesus' death and resurrection was a battle against evil

Jesus' resurrection ushers in the new creation

Some questions remain

Real lives – Slobodan

3. What happens when we die?

Jesus' resurrection shows us what we'll be like after we die

Jesus warned us about hell

Jesus told us about the wonderful reality of heaven

Which is it to be: heaven or hell?

Jesus' resurrection gives Christians hope in the face of death

Real lives – Christine

4. Does life have a meaning or purpose?

Jesus' resurrection tells us that life's meaning is found in the light of eternity

Jesus' resurrection tells us that we can find meaning through a friendship with God

Does life have a meaning or purpose?

Real lives – Slava

5. Which religion, if any, is true?

Jesus' life and death are unique among religious leaders

At least two of the major religions are wrong about Jesus

Jesus' resurrection and its implications are unique

Which religion, if any, is true?

Let the investigation begin!

Real lives – Abdullah

Is it true?

6. Looking at the evidence

1. Evidence from non-Christian sources

2. Evidence from Christian sources 5

7. Is the evidence reliable?

Weren't the four Gospels written many years after the events?

Is there any other evidence to support the Gospel materials?

How reliable are the copies of the Gospels we have today?

Why are there apparent discrepancies between the Gospels?

Verdict: is the evidence reliable?

8. Dead...?

Theory 1: Jesus didn't actually die – he just fainted

Theory 2: Jesus still lies dead in his tomb

Theory 3: Someone moved Jesus' body

Theory 4: The disciples didn't really see Jesus alive

Conclusion

Real lives – Albert

9....or alive?

'Surely miracles are impossible'

Listening to the experts: historians

Listening to the experts: lawyers

Conclusion: a 'leap' of faith?

Real lives – Sir Lionel

So what?

10. What are the implications of Jesus’ resurrection?

Implications about Jesus

Implications about us

An 'earthquake' experience

Real lives – Miguel

11. Life from death

The wrong answer

An inadequate answer

A more complete answer

The full answer

Jesus' death: the moment of new life

Faith in Jesus' death: the means of new life

Real lives – Terry

12. Dead or alive?

'Dad, I wish you were dead'

'What am I playing at?'

'I want you back, son'

Out in the cold

Looking in the mirror

Real lives – Deborah

13. Meeting the risen Jesus

Responding to God

Making a decision

Meeting the risen Jesus

Postscript: What next?

1. Go public

2. Listen to God

3. Join in the family activities

4. Talk to God

Notes

'Daniel Clark gives the honest searcher, and indeed the cynical sceptic, a great deal of compelling material to consider.' From the foreword by Rico Tice  
   
 'Lively, well researched and relevant to everyone.' Michael Green

\["For truth seekers exploring the resurrection of Jesus.","Helps understanding of the significance of Jesus' resurrection.","Transforms perspective by examining the evidence for the resurrection."\]

Discover the truth about Jesus' resurrection with Daniel Clark's insightful exploration.

The Good Book Stall

If you want a book to refresh yourself with, or to give to someone seeking to understand Christianity, this book is for you.   
Dan Clark looks at the core event of Christianity, the resurrection. He shows that there is no historical doubt that Christ was crucified. He then studies the resurrection and the evidence that it took place. He highlights the reports by contemporary historians as well as the Gospel accounts. He notes that the differences found in the Gospels validate their accuracy, as this reflects what the police or courts would expect to occur in witness statements. He also looks at alternative views to the resurrection and highlights major flaws in all of these.  
The book is very well written and flows naturally through the topic. There are also a series of personal testimonies spread throughout the book.   
This book provides the ‘head’ information and knowledge about the resurrection; it is up to the reader to have their ‘heart’ challenged. I found it a very good read and one that I will keep on my bookshelf as well as giving to those who are seeking to understand the core of Christianity.

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