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Matthew’s Dead Saints Rising
Matthew’s gospel describes some strange goings-on at the time of the crucifixion which are not attested in any other source. This includes the most unusual miracle in the New Testament :certain holy men emerge from their tombs and appear to people in Jerusalem.
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No Conspiracy Theories Allowed
It is amusing that the same sceptics who insist that “extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence” often appeal to the most bizarre scenarios to explain away the evidence for the resurrection. Perhaps the disciples stole the body in the hope of starting a world religion.
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