The title of this book speaks for itself. The Resurrection is foundational for the Christian faith and an integral element of its doctrine, which is why we need to get as close to the truth as possible. The evidence for the Resurrection is reviewed, seeking to get into and behind the texts of the four gospels, and the minds of those who were there or who wrote about it, with what is believed to be a fresh approach to the events of that third day and whether or not they are an essential part of the original good news of Jesus Christ.
Richard Firth is a methodist minister/presbyter with a breadth of experience in a wide variety of situations: city centre, overseas, inner city, commuter town, urban and rural areas, and retiring to the seaside. He has always had a concern for the integrity of the Christian message and clarity of exposition and communication. This book is the culmination of a lifetime’s thinking about this important subject and deliberation upon a wide reading of commentaries and theological works to which he is indebted for their stimulation. He trusts that readers will be encouraged in their own thinking to arrive at truth meaningful for themselves. He is a graduate of Leeds, Greenwich (USA) and Birmingham Universities, and married with a grown up family.