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Resurrection: The Capstone in the Arch of Christianity
In this definitive work, popular Christian apologist Hank Hanegraaff offers a detailed defense of the Resurrection, the singularly most important event in history and the foundation upon which Christianity is built. Using the acronym F.E.A.T., the author examines the four distinctive, factual evidences of Christs resurrection-Fatal torment, Empty tomb, Appearances, and Transformation-making the case for each in a memorable way that believers can readily use in their own defense of the faith.
160 pages, Hardcover
First published February 1, 2000
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Hank Hanegraaff
109 books132 followersHendrik "Hank" Hanegraaff, also known as the "Bible Answer Man", is an American Christian author and radio talk-show host. Formerly an evangelical Protestant, he joined the Eastern Orthodox Church in 2017. He is an outspoken figure within the Christian countercult movement, where he has established a reputation for his critiques of non-Christian religions, new religious movements, and cults, as well as heresy in Christianity. He is also an apologist on doctrinal and cultural issues.
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January 5, 2012
It's good. Not exceptional, but good.
The first part focuses on demonstrating the historocity and truth of the resurrection. It is like a mini More Than A Carpenter (Josh MacDowell's famous apologetic book). It isn't particularly in depth, but it gives a good overview.
The second part is about the scriptural teachings on the resurrection of believers, unbelievers, and the universe.
The third part part seeks to answer numerous questions, one per chapter. Each chapter here is quite short, but they get the point across.
The whole book, though thick, is a surprisingly quick read. Very conversational and good for the layperson.
There are certain elements I didn't particularly agree with. His chapter on Hell, attempting to prove that it is place of eternal torment, I did not find successful (being a conditionalist). At times his arguments wax a bit philosophical (like his chapter on hell). And he seems a bit dogmatic at times on things not even addressed in scripture (like cremation, which he is adamantly against, discussed in Chapter 15).
Still, it is a good resource. It's not particularly deep, but it is quick and easy enough to read to make what you do get out of it worthwhile.
The first part focuses on demonstrating the historocity and truth of the resurrection. It is like a mini More Than A Carpenter (Josh MacDowell's famous apologetic book). It isn't particularly in depth, but it gives a good overview.
The second part is about the scriptural teachings on the resurrection of believers, unbelievers, and the universe.
The third part part seeks to answer numerous questions, one per chapter. Each chapter here is quite short, but they get the point across.
The whole book, though thick, is a surprisingly quick read. Very conversational and good for the layperson.
There are certain elements I didn't particularly agree with. His chapter on Hell, attempting to prove that it is place of eternal torment, I did not find successful (being a conditionalist). At times his arguments wax a bit philosophical (like his chapter on hell). And he seems a bit dogmatic at times on things not even addressed in scripture (like cremation, which he is adamantly against, discussed in Chapter 15).
Still, it is a good resource. It's not particularly deep, but it is quick and easy enough to read to make what you do get out of it worthwhile.
March 6, 2018
I picked up this book as part of reading material for a research paper. Incidentally the book I read just before this was Strobel's The Case for Easter, which is actually an excerpt from the bestselling The Case for Christ. While Hanegraaff does make some unique contributions and substantives on his own, it seemed that many of the citations were secondary material from Strobel. Seeing the Gold Medallion Book Award and the many pages of recommendations by famous scholars, I however felt that the book was underwhelming for the amount of accolades and good reviews it received.
The distinguishing factor from Strobel's more popular level material would be the more technical aspects of Part 2 (Defense of the Resurrection of Creation) and Part 3 (Definite Answers to Questions Regarding the Resurrection). However, I felt that Part 1 (Defense of the Resurrection of Creation) is far too brief before the hard hitting matter comes along.
That's not to say that this is a mediocre book, it's one of the better ones on the topic of the resurrection, just that it is not brilliant. I will still recommended Strobel's to anybody who wants to get a grasp on the subject.
The distinguishing factor from Strobel's more popular level material would be the more technical aspects of Part 2 (Defense of the Resurrection of Creation) and Part 3 (Definite Answers to Questions Regarding the Resurrection). However, I felt that Part 1 (Defense of the Resurrection of Creation) is far too brief before the hard hitting matter comes along.
That's not to say that this is a mediocre book, it's one of the better ones on the topic of the resurrection, just that it is not brilliant. I will still recommended Strobel's to anybody who wants to get a grasp on the subject.
February 20, 2018
Good though not very detailed. At times it feels like more of a synthesis of the Bible and other people's books than Hanegraaff's own work. What I mean by this is that he makes frequent use of extended quotations (half a page or longer), often strung together with short connecting sentences.
That being said...I find it interesting that he covers much of the same ground that N.T. Wright does in his book Surprised By Hope (2008), eight years before Wright's book (though he does not flesh out his arguments as thoroughly as Wright).
That being said...I find it interesting that he covers much of the same ground that N.T. Wright does in his book Surprised By Hope (2008), eight years before Wright's book (though he does not flesh out his arguments as thoroughly as Wright).
November 4, 2017
There are so many questions that surround the afterlife, even for Christians. This book sets out to answer some of them. While I enjoyed his take, I felt that some of the information fell short. Definitely worth a read though.
July 26, 2010
Hanegraaff does a good job of using Scripture and logic to make his case for the Christian's resurrection.
His FEAT is something to remember regarding Jesus' resurrection--
F- fatal torment of Jesus
E- empty tomb of Jesus
A- appearances of Christ
T- transformation of the followers of Christ
Speaking of the resurrection of our bodies, our bodies will be our same physical bodies, physically resurrected.
I note that unlike Alcorn, in "Heaven" - Hanegraaff believes that in heaven, before the New Earth and New Heaven, believers will NOT have physical bodies--- not until the dead in Christ rise at the Second Coming of Christ and receive their resurrected bodies.
Alcorn believes that believers, at the time of death enter in to the presence of Christ (in the Intermediate Heaven), and receive intermediate bodies.
After "FEAT" the author moves to answer specific questions about the resurrection.
He also has a section about how to come to Christ so that one ends up in heaven.
Lots of notes and references in the back of the book.
Sometimes Hanegraaff's books drag a bit. This one did a bit but if one is really interested in understanding about the resurrection and about heaven, this is a good book.
His FEAT is something to remember regarding Jesus' resurrection--
F- fatal torment of Jesus
E- empty tomb of Jesus
A- appearances of Christ
T- transformation of the followers of Christ
Speaking of the resurrection of our bodies, our bodies will be our same physical bodies, physically resurrected.
I note that unlike Alcorn, in "Heaven" - Hanegraaff believes that in heaven, before the New Earth and New Heaven, believers will NOT have physical bodies--- not until the dead in Christ rise at the Second Coming of Christ and receive their resurrected bodies.
Alcorn believes that believers, at the time of death enter in to the presence of Christ (in the Intermediate Heaven), and receive intermediate bodies.
After "FEAT" the author moves to answer specific questions about the resurrection.
He also has a section about how to come to Christ so that one ends up in heaven.
Lots of notes and references in the back of the book.
Sometimes Hanegraaff's books drag a bit. This one did a bit but if one is really interested in understanding about the resurrection and about heaven, this is a good book.
May 10, 2012
The foundation of Christianity is that Christ defeated death and rose again. Our hope depends upon this. Resurection highlights the most historically significant event in human history, and affirms Christs resurection as easily provable by historical evidence.
April 22, 2013
A reasonably good treatment of the subject; however, Hanegraaff does wander off a bit too much into speculation from time to time. The page count is a bit deceiving, as there are 62 pages of Appendices beyound the 160 pages of text.
April 4, 2014
A good introduction to Christianities central belief in the resurrection of Jesus Christ. For a more thorough work on the topic I recommend NT Wright The Resurrection of the Son of God.
April 23, 2017
A fine summary of biblical teachings on the resurrection. He does a good job of delving in below the surface. Some of the material will be new to many readers. However, if you are a theology junky, there's nothing new here for you. It's not the best treatment I've read on the resurrection, but it certainly wasn't bad.
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