In Matthew and then in Luke, there are elaborate post-resurrection appearances ... the disharmony behind the very smooth presentation, is that Jesus' death was extremely traumatic.

It was Jesus’ miracles — and his death and resurrection — that changed the tide, drew hearts and minds to him and upended assumptions about morality and rightfulness. As we explore the ...

Christians call this the resurrection. They believe it demonstrates that Jesus was indeed the Son of God. Image caption, When Christians see a cross they are reminded of Jesus' death and resurrection.

But, probably the core of all the oral tradition is the summary of the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus, the Passion tradition. How did this start to get written down, these stories that ...

From chapters one to twelve the narrative crescendos to the climax of the Last Supper, the passion, death and resurrection of Jesus in Ch. 13-20. Chapter 21 is like an addendum or afterword in ...