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The resurrection of Jesus Christ:
Is it a fact or a religious myth?

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About Jesus' resurrection

Most Christians believe that Jesus was executed in Jerusalem by the Roman occupying army circa 30 CE, and that a miracle happened about a day and a half later: he was bodily resurrected. This is one of their cardinal beliefs.

They believe that he returned to life in his original body. On that day -- or 40 days later (Gospel sources differ) -- he left earth and ascended through the clouds to Heaven.

Most Muslims, progressive Christians, secularists, etc. disagree.

Beliefs about Jesus' death and resurrection:

References used:

The following information sources were used to prepare and update the above essay. The hyperlinks are not necessarily still active today.

1. J.S. Spong, "Resurrection, Myth or Reality? A Bishops Search for the Origins of Christianity", Harper San Francisco, CA, (1994) Page 50. Read reviews or order this book safely from Amazon.com online book store.
2. "Toward a Common Date for Easter," World Council of Churches / Middle East Council of Churches Consultation, 1997 at: http://www.elca.org/ea/
3. Gary Habermas, "Resurrection Research From 1975 to the Present: What are Critical Scholars Saying?." Journal for the Study of the New Historical Jesus, 2005-JUN; 3: Pages 135  to 153.

The Amazon.com bookstore lists the following books on "Resurrection:"

Most, but not all, refer to Jesus' resurrection.

Copyright © 1998 to 2008 by Ontario Consultants on Religious Tolerance
Essay last updated: 2008-OCT-14
Written by. B.A. Robinson