![]() ![]() Once again, the objection makes a false assumption-namely, that Matthew is intending to assert that the women witnessed the angel rolling away the stone. The problem arises when we consider that Mark (16:3-4) and Luke (24:2) record the women finding the stone already rolled away. Luke employs a similar tactic when he first showcases Peter going to the tomb (Luke 24:12), but then later informs his reader that others had gone as well (Luke 24:24).ĭiscrepancy 2 focuses on Matthew’s report that the women seemingly see the angel roll away the stone (28:2). ![]() This would fit with Matthew’s reference to more than one woman. we do not know where they have laid him” (John 20:2 emphasis added). Even Luke doesn’t give a complete account of the women that went to the tomb (24:10).Ī second response is that John’s later account of Mary’s response to Peter and John indicates that he knew other women were with her: “she ran. And just because an account is incomplete, it doesn’t follow that it’s in error. John merely showcases Mary Magdalene without any mention of the other women. Our first response is that the objection falsely assumes that John was intending to say Mary Magdalene was the only woman. So, which is it? Did Mary go alone? Or did she go with other women? But John only records Mary Magdalene as going to the tomb (John 20:1). The first alleged discrepancy deals with Matthew’s mention of Mary Magdalene being among other women, a detail that is also found in Mark and Luke’s version of the event (Mark 16:1-3 Luke 24:10). Each have to do with this Gospel reading. In his 2006 debate with William Lane Craig, Ehrman gives what I see as five discrepancies that he thinks support his claim. Agnostic New Testament scholar Bart Ehrman says they’re “hopelessly contradictory” ( The Historical Jesus). It’s common for Christian skeptics to claim that the Gospels in their reports about Jesus’ resurrection are contradictory. There are five details in this passage that are relevant for apologetics, all of which have to do with alleged mishaps on Matthew’s part in relation to other Gospel accounts of the resurrection. Go tell my brothers to go to Galilee, and there they will see me.” 10 Then Jesus said to them, “Do not be afraid. They approached, embraced his feet, and did him homage. 9 And behold, Jesus met them on their way and greeted them. 7 Then go quickly and tell his disciples, ‘He has been raised from the dead, and he is going before you to Galilee there you will see him.’ Behold, I have told you.” 8 Then they went away quickly from the tomb, fearful yet overjoyed, and ran to announce this to his disciples. 6 He is not here, for he has been raised just as he said. 5 Then the angel said to the women in reply, “Do not be afraid! I know that you are seeking Jesus the crucified. 4 The guards were shaken with fear of him and became like dead men. 3 His appearance was like lightning and his clothing was white as snow. 2 b And behold, there was a great earthquake for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, approached, rolled back the stone, and sat upon it. Here’s what we read:Īfter the sabbath, as the first day of the week was dawning, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to see the tomb. In this episode, we’re going to focus specifically on the Gospel reading for the Easter Vigil Mass because it directly relates to the solemnity that we celebrate this upcoming Sunday, the Resurrection of our Lord. I’m Karlo Broussard, staff apologist and speaker for Catholic Answers, and the host for this podcast. ![]() Welcome to The Sunday Catholic Word, a podcast where we reflect on the upcoming Sunday Mass readings and pick out the details that are relevant for explaining and defending our Catholic faith. Looking for Sunday Catholic Word Merchandise? Look no further! ![]()
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