Research Library
Keep the sources, definitions and questions close at hand. Build a thoughtful inquiry, one piece at a time.
Holy Days & Observances
Meaning, scripture and traditions, with a 2027–2028 calendar.
Read and explore ↗Read the New Testament
All 27 books, with short introductions and complete chapters.
Read and explore ↗The Old Testament and Jesus
Fourteen comparisons with primary texts, original context and alternative readings.
Read and explore ↗Search the Scripture library
All New Testament books and 19 selected Old Testament chapters.
Read and explore ↗How to read the Bible
Description and instruction, metaphor, hyperbole, allegory and context.
Read and explore ↗Read the sources
A starting overview with direct references.
Read and explore ↗The four Gospels
Read full chapters or search verses and topics.
Read and explore ↗Researched essays
Find the source lists attached to each discussion.
Read and explore ↗Glossary
Plain-language definitions.
Read and explore ↗Claim checklist
Evaluate the reasoning.
Read and explore ↗Reading paths
Choose a sequence of completed readings.
Read and explore ↗Guided AI prompts
Organise questions and verify the results.
Read and explore ↗Reading the sources
A starting framework| Source to examine | Questions to bring to it |
|---|---|
| Paul’s letters | What does the author say, assume or leave unexplained about Jesus? |
| The four Gospels | Where do the accounts agree, differ or appear to depend on one another? |
| Other references | What does each reference corroborate, and how independent is it? |
| Archaeology | Which claims can material evidence help us assess? |
When faith is used to harm
A verse can be quoted correctly and still be used wrongly. Examine the text, the claim and the consequences.
Read the article Four Gospels, careful comparisonWhy the Gospels differ
Sometimes a difference is understandable. Sometimes it is a difficulty. The important question is what a particular difference allows us to conclude.
Read the article Human nature, perception & evidenceWhat memory research can tell us
Memory can preserve an event while losing, changing or borrowing details. Six studies help us avoid easy assumptions in either direction.
Read the articleLooking for a wider topic? See the development plan.