Was Jesus Buried on the Day of His Crucifixion
Misquoting Jesus with Bart Ehrman
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Portrayal of Pontius Pilate and the Empty Tomb Narrative
Exploring the evolving portrayal of Pontius Pilate in the gospel accounts of Jesus' death, highlighting his increasing innocence over time and the shifting blame onto Jewish authorities. The chapter also challenges traditional beliefs about Jesus' burial, discussing the likelihood of his body being buried on the day of crucifixion and questioning the existence of an empty tomb as historical fact. Additionally, it delves into the evolution of the empty tomb narrative as a storytelling device rather than a concrete proof of Jesus' resurrection.
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