Are the Gospels historically accurate?

1. Are the Gospels historically accurate? Teaching a class on historical accuracy Daniel Powell

2. Why I chose my topic • When I chose my topic it was a current debate between a small group of theological scholars and the majority of theologians. I wanted to be educated in the subject and this was a good opportunity to research it

3. Research • Many of the places are still inhabited. • Many of the ones that aren’t still used have found through archeological digs.

4. Research • The Gospels compared to other documents • Errors in the copying • Contradictions in chronological starting place

5. Research • The author’s reliability is backed by logic and culture. • The span between the events and their writing is short and explainable.

6. Obstacles • Confirming the information’s reliability. • Finding a lot of repeat information • Finding a person with ample knowledge on my subject for interview

7. Successes • Writing the paper was simple • Making the notecards • I passed after fixing my margins

8. Link • What good is learning information if you don’t share it with others?

9. My Product

10. Things I learned about myself • I learned that I am good at presenting to small groups. Not that great at larger audiences. • I am better at working on facts rather than creative subjects.

11. Future Career • FBI • Leadership skills • Time management

12. How I will use what I learned • Time management • Coordinating with others • Retaining what I learn in class

13. Was it worthwhile • Yes, the skills I have learned will be helpful in any field of study or career.

14. Thank you for your time • Do you have any questions?