The Debate That Time Forgot: Dr. Ali Ataie vs. Mike Licona | 2006

Travel back to 2006 for a fascinating encounter between two scholars debating one of the most consequential questions in religious history: What really happened to Jesus of Nazareth? In November 2006, Dr. Ali Ataie and Mike Licona met at the University of California, Davis (UC Davis) for a Muslim-Christian debate on the first-century fate of Jesus. Dr. Ali Ataie, representing the Muslim perspective, and Mike Licona, representing the Christian perspective, examine the historical, biblical, and theological questions surrounding the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus. The discussion explores the historical evidence, the reliability of the Gospel accounts, the beliefs of the earliest Christians, and the fundamental differences between Islamic and Christian understandings of Jesus. A Classic Debate, Now Enhanced! I'm excited to bring this nearly 20-year-old debate to my YouTube channel in a newly enhanced edition! The original 2006 recording has been digitally enhanced to improve its visual clarity and overall picture quality, making this important exchange more enjoyable to watch for both returning viewers and those discovering it for the first time. While the original footage reflects the video technology of its era, this enhanced version offers a clearer viewing experience while preserving the original debate and its historical character. This is an opportunity to revisit an earlier chapter of my work in comparative religion and Muslim-Christian dialogue, long before the debates and discussions that many viewers may be familiar with today. Whether you're Muslim, Christian, or simply interested in the historical Jesus, biblical studies, theology, or comparative religion, I hope you enjoy this journey back in time. Original debate: November 2006 Location: University of California, Davis (UC Davis) Participants: Dr. Ali Ataie (Muslim) and Mike Licona (Christian) Debate question: What Was the First-Century Fate of Jesus? Subscribe for more lectures, classic debates, and discussions on Islam, Christianity, the Qur'an, the Bible, the historical Jesus, and comparative religion. #AliAtaie #MikeLicona #Jesus #Crucifixion #Resurrection #Islam #Christianity #MuslimChristianDebate #HistoricalJesus #BiblicalStudies #ComparativeReligion