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Assessing Contradictions in the Resurrection Narratives

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A common objection raised by sceptics when considering the plausibility of the resurrection is the alleged inconsistencies inherent within the accounts themselves. Were there two angels or one; did the women witness an earthquake or had it occurred before they arrived: exactly which women turned up at the tomb that Easter morning anyway?

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Easter Morning: The Surprising Role of Women

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 In my last article, “The Women at the Cross”, we saw a remarkable consensus of agreement between the four gospels writers in their testimony of those women witnessing the crucifixion; Matthew, Mark and John are all consistent in declaring that Mary Magdalene; Mary, the mother of James and Joses (the Other Mary); and Salome were all present at the cross, giving their courageous and faithful support to Jesus in his final hours.

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