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The Resurrection and the Empty Tomb

Joseph J. Smith, S.J.

From: Landas Vol. 20 (2006)

  • January 1, 2006
  • pp. 173–199

Abstract

Since the Enlightenment the question whether the tomb of Jesus was empty has been hotly debated; in recent decades some Catholic theologians who firmly believe in the real resurrection affirm the tomb was probably not empty.

Research Areas: Biblical Theology

Keywords: Empty Tomb, Enlightenment, Historicity, New Testament, resurrection