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The resurrection of Jesus is appraised

"To be honest, although it can be affirmed that Jesus lived ... we can not assert that He was raised by the Risen Lord." This is the statement of the Archbishop of Canterbury, a high ranking Anglican.

Paul did not say so cautiously. In chapter 15 of the first letter, inspired by the ancient Corinthians, Paul writes: "First I taught you that which I myself received, that it was Christ. die for our sins according to the Scriptures; He was buried, and he rose again on the third day, according to the Scriptures. "- 1 Corinthians 15: 3, 4.

Faith in the resurrection of Jesus Christ prompted his disciples to preach the gospel "among all things that are under heaven" -that was throughout the world of La-Hy at that time. (Col. 1:23) Indeed, the resurrection of Jesus is the foundation of the faith of Christ.
From the very beginning, however, many have questioned or rejected the resurrection of Jesus. Jews in general felt that Jesus' followers were very blasphemous when they dared to declare the man executed on the image of the Messiah. For most Greek intellectuals, who believe in immortal souls, even the idea of ​​the resurrection is unacceptable.-Acts 17: 32-34.

Suspected people today

In recent years, some self-proclaimed Christians have published a number of books and articles claiming that the resurrection of Jesus is fictitious, and initiates a debate. fierce about "this belief". In studying the "historical figure of Jesus," many scholars say that the Gospel accounts of the empty tomb and the appearances of Jesus after the resurrection are purely a matter of fabricated, embroidered long after his death in support of his propaganda of heavenly power.

Take, for example, the views of the German scholar, Gerd Lüdemann, the New Testament professor and author of What Really Happened to the Resurrection. Jesus-A Study of the Resurrection Through History). He said that the resurrection of Jesus was "an unfounded statement" that those who viewed "the world from a scientific point of view" had to refute it.

Professor Lüdemann thinks that the apostle Peter saw Christ rise only because he was so tormented by his pain and denial. According to Lüdemann, Jesus' apparition to more than 500 disciples saw only a "collective illusion". In short, many scholars view the biblical narratives of the resurrection of Jesus as the product of human imagination, in order to strengthen faith and warming the missionary zeal in the disciples.

Of course, many people are not interested in theoretical arguments. However, the debate about Jesus' resurrection is worth all our attention. Why? Because if he had not been raised, the foundation of Christianity would have been false. On the contrary, if the resurrection of Jesus is a true historical event, Christianity is based on the truth. At that time, every statement and promise of Jesus is trustworthy. In addition, if there is resurrection, death is not a glorious victory but an enemy that can be defeated.-1 Corinthians 15:56.