I received multiple requests to respond to Michael’s Alter’s book on a critical inquiry of the Resurrection. Unfortunately, I don’t have time to read his book right now because of dozens of required books in my cue for my doctoral studies. In addition, I have a 15-week class to teach that is imminent on my schedule. Mr. Alter is an adherent of Judaism, and specializes in countering Christian theology and apologetics. There is a decent response by Dave Armstrong here. In addition there is a fair and balanced reply here by Caleb Jore. Caleb concludes,

“Alter has done a herculean feat in compiling so many skeptical objections into one place, providing a great reference work for looking up various objections, good and bad, to the passion and resurrection narratives. The book is meticulously sourced and is thus a good starting point for further research. It raises many issues that are worth thinking about. Thus, I am not saying you shouldn’t read the book—I’m merely saying that you shouldn’t be intimidated by it. Despite its hundreds of pages and thousands of footnotes, The Resurrection: A Critical Inquiry is no insuperable challenge to the Christian faith.“