This view was actually proposed and defended by frederick schleimacher, really father of modern liberalism. It can't account for the disciples attributing resurrection to jesus. They woul ut be like, hey, they couldn't even conquer him. He must be a good king or something. But the idea of resurrection, when you're looking at that, that doesn't look like resurrection. Given the physical torture described in the gospel accounts and in history, it's highly unlikely that anyone would have survived.
Having established the minimal facts of the resurrection, how do we respond when people suggest alternative theories for explaining the missing body, the empty tomb, and Christ’s post-resurrection appearances? Did Jesus simply faint on the cross? Was his body stolen? Did the women go to the wrong tomb? Did the disciples make up the resurrection story, or did it grow and develop over the years? In this episode of White Horse Inn, Eric Landry, Justin Holcomb, Bob Hiller, and Doug Powell evaluate these common objections and more, helping you prepare for discussions around the table this Easter.
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