The resurrection of Christ : a historical inquiry - Lu demann, Gerd. (Amherst, NY : Prometheus Books, 2004)
On the need of a fresh investigation into the historicity of the resurrection of Jesus -- The various early Christian texts on the resurrection of Jesus : survey and classification -- Translation and analysis of the early Christian texts on the resurrection of Jesus -- The faith of the early Christians in Jesus' resurrection-origin and history of a self-deception -- Can we still be Christians-despite the non-resurrection of Jesus? -- Appendix 1: Mary Magdalene-a confidante of Jesus and a rival of Peter -- Appendix 2: An analogy from Hellenistic religions concerning the relationship between the appearances of Jesus and the empty tomb.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Keywords: Jesus Christ -- Resurrection; Bible. -- Criticism, interpretation, etc