Did Jesus Die and Rise in AD 30 or 33?

Professor Helen K. Bond FRSE is Professor of Christian Origins at the School of Divinity, University of Edinburgh (New College).Professor Bond has written extensively on 1st-century Christian origins, the historical Jesus, the Gospels, and the political/religious world of Judea in the time of Jesus.Major Books on 1st-Century Christianity / Christian OriginsPontius Pilate in History and Interpretation (Cambridge University Press, 1998) Detailed historical study of Pilate and his role in the trial and crucifixion of Jesus.Caiaphas: Friend of Rome and Judge of Jesus? (Westminster John Knox Press, 2004)In-depth examination of the high priest Caiaphas and his involvement in the events leading to Jesus’ death.The Historical Jesus: A Guide for the Perplexed (Bloomsbury/T&T Clark, 2012)Excellent overview of the historical Jesus in his 1st-century Jewish context.Jesus: A Very Brief History (SPCK, 2017)Concise introduction to Jesus and early Christianity.The First Biography of Jesus: Genre and Meaning in Mark’s Gospel (Eerdmans, 2020)Major scholarly work arguing that Mark’s Gospel is the earliest biography of Jesus and exploring how it portrays early Christian life and beliefs.Women Remembered: Jesus’ Female Disciples (Hodder & Stoughton, 2022; co-authored with Joan Taylor)Explores the roles of women in the Jesus movement and earliest Christianity.This podcast produced and presented by David Maegraith, founder of MMJesus.comJoin us as we dive deep into one of the most fascinating and hotly debated questions in biblical history: Did Jesus die and rise again in AD 30 or AD 33?In this podcast, we examine the evidence from all angles—historical records, astronomical data, Jewish calendar calculations, Gospel timelines, and archaeological insights—to uncover which year best fits the biblical account of the Crucifixion and Resurrection.Each episode explores:The political and religious climate of 1st-century Judea under Pontius PilateThe role of Passover, the lunar calendar, and possible dates for the Last SupperKey differences between the Synoptic Gospels and the Gospel of JohnModern scholarship, early church traditions, and surprising new researchWhat the answer might mean for faith, history, and how we understand Easter todayWhether you're a skeptic, a believer, a history buff, or simply curious, this show brings rigorous investigation, respectful debate, and fresh perspectives to a question that still matters 2,000 years later.

Dr. Craig L. Blomberg is Distinguished Professor Emeritus of New Testament at Denver Seminary in Littleton, Colorado. He joined the faculty in 1986 and taught there for nearly 40 years before retiring.He is one of the leading evangelical New Testament scholars of his generation, widely respected for his work on the historical reliability of the Gospels, the life of Jesus, parables, and New Testament introduction. He is known for careful, balanced scholarship that bridges academic rigor and the church.Key BooksJesus and the Gospels: An Introduction and Survey (3rd edition, 2022) — A widely used textbook that provides a comprehensive overview of the life of Jesus and the four Gospels. It won an ECPA Gold Medallion Award in its first edition.From Pentecost to Patmos: An Introduction to Acts through Revelation (2nd edition) — The companion volume to Jesus and the Gospels, offering a clear, thorough introduction to the rest of the New Testament.This podcast produced and presented by David Maegraith, founder of MMJesus.comJoin us as we dive deep into one of the most fascinating and hotly debated questions in biblical history: Did Jesus die and rise again in AD 30 or AD 33?In this podcast, we examine the evidence from all angles—historical records, astronomical data, Jewish calendar calculations, Gospel timelines, and archaeological insights—to uncover which year best fits the biblical account of the Crucifixion and Resurrection.Each episode explores:The political and religious climate of 1st-century Judea under Pontius PilateThe role of Passover, the lunar calendar, and possible dates for the Last SupperKey differences between the Synoptic Gospels and the Gospel of JohnModern scholarship, early church traditions, and surprising new researchWhat the answer might mean for faith, history, and how we understand Easter todayWhether you're a skeptic, a believer, a history buff, or simply curious, this show brings rigorous investigation, respectful debate, and fresh perspectives to a question that still matters 2,000 years later.