The Resurrection of Jesus

  • CTD050 Purpose of the women's visit to the tomb

    The article examines the Gospel accounts of the women's visit to Jesus' tomb, exploring their apparently different intentions. While Mark and Luke speak of spices, Matthew mentions visiting the tomb, and John focuses on its emptiness. Although the narratives appear divergent, they complement each other. Jewish burial practices help explain these differences.

    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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  • CTD051 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.

    Luke 24.2 (King James Version) :
    And they found the stone rolled away from the sepulchre.
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  • CTD052 Did the Women Receive an Explanation?

    The article analyzes the Gospel accounts of Jesus' resurrection, showing that they are complementary rather than contradictory. Mary Magdalene is thought to have left the tomb before the angelic announcement, explaining her initial ignorance of the resurrection. Placed in context, the texts reveal a coherent chronology.

    John 20.2 (King James Version) :
    Then she runneth, and cometh to Simon Peter, and to the other disciple, whom Jesus loved, and saith unto them, They have taken away the Lord out of the sepulchre, and we know not where they have laid him.
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  • CTD053 The first meeting of Mary Magdalene with the risen Jesus

    The article examines whether the Gospels of Matthew and John contradict each other about the encounter of Mary Magdalene with the risen Jesus. In reality, they report two distinct episodes that complement each other, thus enriching the understanding of the resurrection.

    Matthew 28.9 (King James Version) :
    And as they went to tell his disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, All hail. And they came and held him by the feet, and worshipped him.
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  • PER364 The women go to the Tomb

    Pericope 364 describes the women's departure for the tomb of Jesus early on Sunday morning, as attested by all four Gospels. Moved by their faithfulness and devotion to Jesus, they bring spices without expecting a resurrection. The study highlights their steadfastness in contrast to the failure of the apostles, their failure to understand the announcements of the resurrection, and their ignorance of the guards placed at the tomb. A rigorous synoptic analysis within the framework of the Passion and the Resurrection.

    Luke 8.1-3 (King James Version) :
    And it came to pass afterward, that he went throughout every city and village, preaching and shewing the glad tidings of the kingdom of God: and the twelve were with him,And certain women, which had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities, Mary called Magdalene, out of whom went seven devils,And Joanna the wife of Chuza Herod’s steward, and Susanna, and many others, which ministered unto him of their substance.
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  • PER367 The Women Warn the Disciples

    Pericope 367 examines the moment when the women warn the disciples of the resurrection, comparing Matthew 28.8, Mark 16.9-11, Luke 24.9-11 and John 20.2. A notable divergence appears: Mary Magdalene seems unaware of the angels’ message, unlike the other women. The hypothesis that Mary left early, before the angelic appearance, makes it possible to harmonize the accounts and to explain her persistent incomprehension before the empty tomb.

    Matthew 27.62-66 (King James Version) :
    Now the next day, that followed the day of the preparation, the chief priests and Pharisees came together unto Pilate,Saying, Sir, we remember that that deceiver said, while he was yet alive, After three days I will rise again.Command therefore that the sepulchre be made sure until the third day, lest his disciples come by night, and steal him away, and say unto the people, He is risen from the dead: so the last error shall be worse than the first.Pilate said unto them, Ye have a watch: go your way, make it as sure as ye can.So they went, and made the sepulchre sure, sealing the stone, and setting a watch.
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