S3E6 - Arguments to the Best Explanation
August 28, 2019
Risen JesusMike Licona
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.
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