Matthew's attempt to counter the rumor that the disciples stole the body

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Taking the body down for "burial" would have been seen as self-defeating by the Romans. It would have contradicted the whole fucking point of crucifying someone in the first place.

Fascinating post Min.

I've always wondered about Jesus dying after only 3 hours. I thought 3 DAYS was more common. The Christian explanation is that is was Passover,fair enough-ish. BUT what Jesus had two companions,the thieves? What about them?

PLUS had Roman soldiers been guarding the tomb and the body had gone missing,they would have been in VERY deep shit.



The Gospel accounts of the resurrection and immediate post-resurrection are so different that one could be forgiven for thinking they are describing different events.