S4E1 - The Historian and Miracles
February 20, 2020

Risen JesusMike Licona
In the introductory episode of season 4, Dr. Mike Licona lays out various definitions and instances of what a miracle could be and addresses whether or not historians are allowed to investigate miracle claims.
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