Resurrection and Ascension of Jesus. (1876.)
The narrative revolves around the resurrection of Jesus and his subsequent ascension into heaven. The story begins with Jesus' crucifixion and burial, followed by his resurrection on the third day. He appears to his disciples, providing them with evidence of his physical resurrection. Jesus then commissions his disciples to spread his teachings and establish a new community based on love and forgiveness. They are instructed to baptize converts in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The narrative also includes accounts of Jesus' appearances to various individuals after his resurrection, including Mary Magdalene and other women who had followed him during his ministry. These encounters serve as proof of his resurrection and provide comfort to those who have been grieving his death. As the story progresses, Jesus leads his disciples out of Jerusalem and up a mountain, where he is taken up into heaven in a cloud. The disciples are left behind, but they are filled with joy and a sense of purpose, knowing that they have been entrusted with the responsibility of spreading Jesus' teachings to the world. The narrative concludes with a description of the disciples returning to Jerusalem, where they continue to spread Jesus' message and establish a community based on his teachings.
By James Stamers · First published 1876 · Genre: Religious Criticism, Theological Debate, Philosophical Inquiry · 2,527 words
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In reviewing Mr. R. H. Hutton's Essay on "Christian Evidences, Popular and Critical," I was obliged to follow his lead, joining issue on such pleas as he put forward. Thus with regard to the resurrection of Jesus, as Mr. Hutton adduced what he thought confirmatory evidence only from the New Testament itself, I confined myself to showing or attempting to show that such evidence is unsubstantial. But I could not consider this argument adequate or conclusive, for there are large general considerations of incomparably greater importance which it leaves out altogether. It is as if a case ruled by broad principles of equity were to be decided on the narrowest technical grounds. Therefore, while confident that even on these grounds the case must go against the Christian believer, I wish to add a few words on its wider relations, in order that the decision may be established, not merely by the letter of the law, but also by the spirit of justice.
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- Work type: Essay
- Author: James Stamers
- Date: 1876 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Religious Criticism, Theological Debate, Philosophical Inquiry, Historical Analysis, Essay
- Length: 2,527 words
- Structure: 1 section, 10 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Difficult (College Level)
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Genres
- Religious Criticism — The text critically examines religious beliefs, particularly the resurrection and ascension of Jesus, questioning the validity of Christian evidences.
- Theological Debate — The work engages in a theological debate, challenging the interpretations and beliefs surrounding biblical events.
- Philosophical Inquiry — The text explores philosophical questions about belief, evidence, and the nature of religious faith.
- Historical Analysis — The work analyzes historical claims and evidence related to biblical events, comparing them to other historical accounts.
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Theology · Christianity · Biblical Studies · Resurrection · Ascension · Jesus Christ · Religious Texts · Historical Theology · 19th Century Literature · Academic Writing · Scholarly Article · Systematic Theology