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Which key event is consistently recorded across all Gospel accounts regarding the resurrection of Jesus?
Which key event is consistently recorded across all Gospel accounts regarding the resurrection of Jesus?
Which individual is specifically mentioned in John's Gospel as staying behind in the garden after Peter and John had left?
Which individual is specifically mentioned in John's Gospel as staying behind in the garden after Peter and John had left?
What was the role of the angel according to the resurrection accounts?
What was the role of the angel according to the resurrection accounts?
Why might the apostles have initially found the accounts of the resurrection difficult to believe?
Why might the apostles have initially found the accounts of the resurrection difficult to believe?
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In the resurrection narratives, when did the event of Jesus' resurrection occur?
In the resurrection narratives, when did the event of Jesus' resurrection occur?
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Study Notes
Differences in Eyewitness Accounts
- Eyewitnesses' accounts of the same event often differ significantly.
- The period after Jesus' resurrection to his ascension was a new period, one where he appeared differently to different people from different locations.
Resurrection Narrative in Gospels
- The central narrative elements are consistent across the Gospels.
- The resurrection occurred the Sunday following the Jewish Sabbath.
- Women visited the tomb early Sunday morning, finding it empty.
- An angel appeared, reassuring them and instructing them to tell the disciples about the resurrection.
Post-Resurrection Accounts
- John's Gospel recounts Mary Magdalene's persistence in searching for Jesus' body.
- She encountered a garden keeper and was informed that Jesus had risen.
- Other accounts detail the apostles' skepticism and subsequent investigation of the empty tomb.
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Description
This quiz explores the differences and similarities in the eyewitness accounts of Jesus' resurrection as depicted in the Gospels. It covers key narrative elements and individual experiences that shaped the testimonies of those who witnessed the event. Test your understanding of this significant moment in Christian theology.
