Étude 1 sur 2 · La pierre est roulée, le tremblement de terre

  1. Étude 1 : La pierre est roulée, le tremblement de terre
  2. Study 2: Was the Stone of the Tomb Already Rolled Away When the Women Arrived?

The resurrection and the various appearances

  • The Stone Is Rolled Away, the Earthquake

    On Easter morning, faithful women go to Jesus’ tomb to complete the burial care. They discover the stone rolled away and the empty tomb. The article analyzes their faithfulness in contrast with the flight of the apostles, their devotion to Jesus, and the general incomprehension in the face of the announcements of the resurrection. A synoptic approach compares Matthew, Mark, Luke and John on this foundational event.

    Matthew 28.1 (King James Version) :
    In the end of the sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulchre.
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Contradictions

  • Was the Stone of the Tomb Already Rolled Away When the Women Arrived?

    The Gospel accounts of the stone at Jesus' tomb are examined: Mark, Luke and John find it already rolled away, while Matthew describes an angel moving it. The article demonstrates that these accounts are complementary rather than contradictory.

    John 20.1 (King James Version) :
    The first day of the week cometh Mary Magdalene early, when it was yet dark, unto the sepulchre, and seeth the stone taken away from the sepulchre.
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