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Atheists and doubters accused Christians of inventing the Resurrection, copying ancient mythologies of dead heroes or gods. But the Resurrection of Jesus is a historical event so dramatically different that is cannot be compared to anything that came before or since.

Some arguments raised against the Resurrection of Christ seem plausible at first, but actually they are illogical. Meanwhile, the followers of a modern rabbi insist that he is the promised Messiah, not Jesus. But how well does he compare to Jesus of Nazareth?

The women disciples discover that the tomb is empty. They are told that Christ is risen. The morning is marked by fear and confusion at this unexpected turn of events, wonder at the angelic message, and joy upon meeting the Risen Lord.

Myrrh, aloes, nard, spices...Exactly what are these substances that are mentioned so frequently in the Bible? Where did they come from? How and why were they used? Why did the female followers of Jesus return to the tomb on Sunday, and was the Lord's mother among them?

What do we know about the women who followed Christ? They were present for the burial, but later discovered the empty tomb. Were they merely admirers with no significant role in his ministry, except for his burial? What substances did they bring to the tomb and why?

The gospels include a few details regarding the location of the tomb of Jesus. One site has been venerated by pilgrims for literally hundreds of years, but does any historical or scientific evidence support that location as the actual burial place of Christ?

Fr. Costas joins us this week as we take a look at the Centurion's statement, Joseph of Arimathea, the burial of Jesus in Matthew's gospel, and more discussion about the soul after death and Christ in Hades.

Christ's powerful death unleashes incredible signs of his divinity, such as the tearing of the Temple curtain, an earthquake, and the raising of people long dead. Jewish authors from the early Church era reported strange omens about the Temple's fate. What does it all mean?

After he died on the cross, Christ went to Hades. This was well known in the early Church and remains important in Orthodoxy. But why? Is Hades the same as Hell? Exactly what did Christ accomplish in Hades and why was it necessary?

What do you really know about the crucifixion of Christ? Was he in despair on the cross? Why was he offered wine and later vinegar? Why did soldiers gamble for his clothes? What was the medical cause of death by crucifixion?