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A debate happening right now amongst evangelical Christian apologists, revolves around the use of literary devices in the New Testament Gospels as a means of reconciling conflicting verses between them. The split is significant w/ big players on both sides. This is a huge issue.
You can google what literary devices are, but the issue w/ them when it comes to the NT is, acc to critics of those who use them, is that it can call into question the honesty of the Gospel writers in their reporting of what happened (and thereby maybe even the resurrection).
On the anti-literary device side, led by Lydia McGrew, you have Craig Evans. And on the pro side, led by Mike Licona, theres William Lane Craig. I don't know where David Wood stands, but Sam Shamoun seems to agree w/McGrew more whereas Islam Critiqued seems to side with Licona.
Licona made a video series responding to McGrew's objections which was useful for me in getting up to speed on the issues:
Ideally though, I do plan on reading Licona's book, then McGrew's book, and supplemental material (like McGrew's video series).
Ideally though, I do plan on reading Licona's book, then McGrew's book, and supplemental material (like McGrew's video series).
Muslims interested in studying Christianity should be aware of this debate and its possible implications.
Literally the day after I made this thread, I find this: https://twitter.com/SirOmarHamid/status/1318559585859457024?s=20
