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The Wrong Tomb Hypothesis
One of the alternative explanations offered to the resurrection of Jesus is the idea that, on Easter morning, the disciples simply went to the wrong tomb, one that happened to be empty, and concluded that Jesus had risen from the dead.
There are multiple problems with this hypothesis. Here are the biggest ones:
1) The Gospels indicate that the women who visited the tomb were eyewitnesses of the burial. The Gospels even name the women involved. Mark states, “Mary Magdalene and Mary the mot
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Apr 29th 2026
Answering Challenges to the Resurrection
The Resurrection: A Historical Examination
The Bible says that if Jesus did not rise from the dead then the Christian faith is worthless (1 Cor. 15:17).
However, if Jesus did rise from the dead then we know Jesus can keep his promise to give everyone who follows him eternal life (1 John 2:25). But how can we know that Jesus really rose from the dead and that the Bible’s description of this miracle wasn’t just a story someone made up?
One way is by showing that the Resurrection is
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May 4th 2024