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The best source for growing deeper in our knowledge and relationship with God is regular Bible reading with prayer, but other sources can help sharpen us and answer questions we may face ourselves or from others, therefore:

Please see below (1) videos; (2) links to articles; (3) Book recommendations on the Resurrection and further reading to learn more about Basic Christianity and sources for ‘skeptics’

(1) Some great videos on the topic of Apologetics (defending) for the Resurrection:

N.T. Wright, Mike Licona, William Lane Craig, and Gary Habermas videos (each have written numerous books – Wright and Licona especially on the Resurrection which are listed below):

(2) Articles

Essentially a summary of some of the above speakers (and others) points in one article: 

http://www.desiringgod.org/articles/historical-evidence-for-the-resurrection

The Resurrection: An Impact Event

http://crossexamined.org/is-the-bible-true/#toggle-id-2

The Passion Reconsidered:

http://crossexamined.org/church-beliefs/#toggle-id-3

(3) Book recommendations

This is a shorter version of a longer book, which would be a good start for most: 

Richard Bauckham, Jesus: A Very Short Introduction

This is a classic on Christianity by a well-loved author (quoted often by Pastor Dave!):

C.S. Lewis, Mere Christianity

New York City Pastor, leading ‘evangelist’ (favorite of Pastor Dave & Jan-Willem, former ACF elder): 

Tim Keller, Making Sense of God: An Invitation to the Skeptical

Tim Keller, Reason for God

More scholarly books, and in depth: 

N.T. Wright, Resurrection of the Son of God

Michael R. Licona, The Resurrection of Jesus: A New Historiographical Approach