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This module tackles the historical and theological pivot point: the crucifixion and death of Jesus.
We will present the overwhelming historical evidence for the crucifixion of Jesus, not only from the Gospels but from non-Christian sources such as Josephus (Jewish historian) and Tacitus (Roman historian), all written very close to the event.
We will analyze the specific Quranic verse that denies the crucifixion, which says, '...they did not kill him, nor did they crucify him; but was made to resemble him to them...'
Islam ignores the forty days leading up to the Ascension shatters the Islamic narrative. The New Testament reveals a highly structured, legally sound 40 day campaign where Jesus continued his ministry to establish His Church before acscending to Heaven and sending the Holy Spirit at Pentecost.