Dead Men Don't Walk
by David Bishop
A forensic apologetics book investigating the evidence for the resurrection of Jesus using standards of historical inquiry, courtrooms, and laboratories.
The Story
Dead Men Don't Walk is a 24-chapter forensic apologetics book written for skeptics and the uninformed — people who have real questions about the resurrection and have never been given a straight evidential answer. The book does not preach; it investigates, applying the same standards of historical inquiry used in courtrooms, laboratories, and archaeological digs. Ten independent lines of evidence are assembled and examined against each discipline's standards, challenging alternative theories and concluding that the resurrection claims stand firm based on the evidence.
Major Themes
Historical Evidence
Explores historical documentation and its implications for the resurrection claims.
Forensic Pathology
Examines the medical and forensic aspects of Jesus's crucifixion.
Witness Testimony
Analyzes the testimonies of witnesses, including hostile ones.
Prophetic Evidence
Details prophetic writings and their correlation with the resurrection.
Sociological Impact
Assesses the rapid growth of the early church in a hostile environment.
Cumulative Case
Presents ten independent lines of evidence converging on the conclusion of resurrection.
Book Details
Author
David Bishop
Category
Christian Apologetics
Chapters
24
Words
80,001