Question — Why didn’t Jewish authorities dig up the dead body of Jesus?

[Scooter]

The Bible has a lot of problems and issues.

What about the letters of Paul being written before the Gospels and being way different? For example, Paul hardly talks about Jesus’ life at all! In 1st Corinthians, which I’m pretty familiar with, there’s not a single mention of the adulteress brought forward and Jesus saying “let he who is without sin . . ,” or the Good Samaritan, or the Miracle of the Loaves & Fishes.

You may have a problem with the Bible but that does not mean there are problems in the Bible. Paul’s epistles were written mainly to local churches to correct errors in the assembly. Paul was not writing a history of Jesus. Paul’s letters not only corrected errors, they were an encouragement to the local church. Paul’s emphasis was on the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus for salvation, not Jesus’ miracles. In fact, Paul did not witness any of Jesus’ miracles as far as we can tell. Again, the Bible is in perfect harmony with itself and contains no contradictions or errors.

 

[Multicolored Lemur]

Your other two explanations are more plausible.

The crazy jumps and conspiracy theories I often hear in sports bars! — I’m thinking whatever the 2,000 year ago version of urban legend and social media probably played a pretty big part.

Maybe the local watering hole for animals? And the further away the person was from, the more he was believed ! ? !

 

[Multicolored Lemur]

Your topic asks Why didn't Jewish leaders dig up the dead body of "Jewish"... did you mean to say dig up the dead body of "Jesus"?

Because urban legend is a Big Universe.

Maybe because by the time Christians started developing traction, several years had passed. And Jesus had been buried anonymously as a criminal.

Or, maybe Jewish leaders argued among themselves whether it was better to ignore Christians or actively suppressing them including by murder. And maybe they went back and forth on this.

I'm not sure about the urban legend part because some scholars say that the belief in the death and resurrection of Jesus began as an oral creed that even predates Paul's writings. In fact, some scholars date this creed to even a few months or years after Jesus's death.

Here's from a skeptic and historical scholar, Dr. Richard Carrier responding to a Christian claim:

I keep hearing Christian apologists insisting the Corinthian Creed (1 Cor. 15:3-8) can be reliably dated to the 30s A.D., just years or even months after Jesus died. Can you direct me to a solid refutation of that claim?

The answer is no. Because there is no refutation of this claim—other than “maybe possibly it originated later,” which is the logical fallacy of possibiliter ergo probabiliter (“it’s possible, therefore it’s probable,” see Proving History, index). In fact the evidence for this creed dating to the very origin of the religion is amply strong; and there is no reasonable basis for claiming otherwise.

Your other two explanations are more plausible.

The act of so-called resurrection is not Biblically unique for ancient texts century's older use that scenario as well as virgin birth.

I think the ancient god from Egypt — Osiris. I’m not sure of spelling, but different and distinct from Isis.

 

[Multicolored Lemur]

Paul’s letters not only corrected errors, they were an encouragement to the local church.

You’re a sincere person, you add to the group. But you might add more if you told some more of yourself.

For example, was there a time in your 40s when you were less active in your faith and found that you missed it?

Or, maybe in your 30s?

 

[Pancho144]

What other book has spared as many souls from Hell as the Bible has?

The Bible has a lot of problems and issues.

What about the letters of Paul being written before the Gospels and being way different? For example, Paul hardly talks about Jesus’ life at all! In 1st Corinthians, which I’m pretty familiar with, there’s not a single mention of the adulteress brought forward and Jesus saying “let he who is without sin . . ,” or the Good Samaritan, or the Miracle of the Loaves & Fishes.

PS Please notice I try to give equal billing to the positive parts [ in my world view, of course].

And I do recommend reading the Bible as literature and as a nonbeliever. Somewhat sparingly, truth be told.

There is no so-called HELL, except in your own little insecure mind who is seeking some kind of retribution relegated your dark evil past.

 

[Scooter]

You’re a sincere person, you add to the group. But you might add more if you told some more of yourself.

For example, was there a time in your 40s when you were less active in your faith and found that you missed it?

Or, maybe in your 30s?

Thank you ML! Ok, I grew up in church. My mom and dad took me to church from the earliest time I can remember. Sunday school, VBS, revivals, etc...After I graduated high school, I joined the Marine Corps. I left my hometown, my parents and God. I tried to be the perfect Marine by out-drinking, out-cursing and out-fighting everyone. After 4 years in the Corps, I got out and went into the Coast Guard. For the next 8 years in the CG, I continued my wild ways. The result was two DUI's, multiple arrests and a failed marriage. After 12 years of military service, I got kicked out of the CG. Not because of anything wrong I had done. I just got caught up in the military cutbacks of the 1990's. So at 30 years old I found myself with a new wife, a 6 month old son and no place to live and no job lined up. I eventually found work at an aircraft overhaul facility. Then Delta Airlines hired me as an aircraft mechanic. It was during this time I began going back to church. Sporadically at first, but over time I began to look forward to church. I began to feel God stirring my heart again. After a couple of years, I was asked to teach the men's Sunday school class. After a couple of years doing that, I felt God dealing with me about preaching. I argued with God for several months about that. I did not feel qualified to fill a pulpit due to my sinful past. But God reminded me that He forgives all sin, so I eventually submitted to His call. I took seminary courses through distance learning to build my education of the scriptures. For the last 20 plus years I have been a law enforcement chaplain, interim pastor, youth pastor and associate pastor. I have walked both sides of the fence. I have walked arm in arm with Satan, and I have walked with the Lord. I can say from experience that walking with Jesus is much better. The changes He has made in my life are incredible. I know what it's like to be addicted to alcohol: I know what it's like to wake up in jail, or in some place I did not know. I have experienced total brokenness, and I have experienced the loving hand of Christ put the pieces back together. So that's my testimony in a nutshell.

 

[Scooter]

There is no so-called HELL, except in your own little insecure mind who is seeking some kind of retribution relegated your dark evil past.

For someone who claims to have been a Christian, you're not very nice. Again, I invite you to ignore my posts if they bother you so much.

 

[Pancho144]

You’re a sincere person, you add to the group. But you might add more if you told some more of yourself.

For example, was there a time in your 40s when you were less active in your faith and found that you missed it?

Or, maybe in your 30s?

Thank you ML! Ok, I grew up in church. My mom and dad took me to church from the earliest time I can remember. Sunday school, VBS, revivals, etc...After I graduated high school, I joined the Marine Corps. I left my hometown, my parents and God. I tried to be the perfect Marine by out-drinking, out-cursing and out-fighting everyone. After 4 years in the Corps, I got out and went into the Coast Guard. For the next 8 years in the CG, I continued my wild ways. The result was two DUI's, multiple arrests and a failed marriage. After 12 years of military service, I got kicked out of the CG. Not because of anything wrong I had done. I just got caught up in the military cutbacks of the 1990's. So at 30 years old I found myself with a new wife, a 6 month old son and no place to live and no job lined up. I eventually found work at an aircraft overhaul facility. Then Delta Airlines hired me as an aircraft mechanic. It was during this time I began going back to church. Sporadically at first, but over time I began to look forward to church. I began to feel God stirring my heart again. After a couple of years, I was asked to teach the men's Sunday school class. After a couple of years doing that, I felt God dealing with me about preaching. I argued with God for several months about that. I did not feel qualified to fill a pulpit due to my sinful past. But God reminded me that He forgives all sin, so I eventually submitted to His call. I took seminary courses through distance learning to build my education of the scriptures. For the last 20 plus years I have been a law enforcement chaplain, interim pastor, youth pastor and associate pastor. I have walked both sides of the fence. I have walked arm in arm with Satan, and I have walked with the Lord. I can say from experience that walking with Jesus is much better. The changes He has made in my life are incredible. I know what it's like to be addicted to alcohol: I know what it's like to wake up in jail, or in some place I did not know. I have experienced total brokenness, and I have experienced the loving hand of Christ put the pieces back together. So that's my testimony in a nutshell.

Sounds fabricated to me. You sound too dam unstable to make into the Corp.

 

[Pancho144]

There is no so-called HELL, except in your own little insecure mind who is seeking some kind of retribution relegated your dark evil past.

For someone who claims to have been a Christian, you're not very nice. Again, I invite you to ignore my posts if they bother you so much.

Why don't you just leave this forum and find an audience that may put up with your bs?

 

[Pancho144]

You’re a sincere person, you add to the group. But you might add more if you told some more of yourself.

For example, was there a time in your 40s when you were less active in your faith and found that you missed it?

Or, maybe in your 30s?

Thank you ML! Ok, I grew up in church. My mom and dad took me to church from the earliest time I can remember. Sunday school, VBS, revivals, etc...After I graduated high school, I joined the Marine Corps. I left my hometown, my parents and God. I tried to be the perfect Marine by out-drinking, out-cursing and out-fighting everyone. After 4 years in the Corps, I got out and went into the Coast Guard. For the next 8 years in the CG, I continued my wild ways. The result was two DUI's, multiple arrests and a failed marriage. After 12 years of military service, I got kicked out of the CG. Not because of anything wrong I had done. I just got caught up in the military cutbacks of the 1990's. So at 30 years old I found myself with a new wife, a 6 month old son and no place to live and no job lined up. I eventually found work at an aircraft overhaul facility. Then Delta Airlines hired me as an aircraft mechanic. It was during this time I began going back to church. Sporadically at first, but over time I began to look forward to church. I began to feel God stirring my heart again. After a couple of years, I was asked to teach the men's Sunday school class. After a couple of years doing that, I felt God dealing with me about preaching. I argued with God for several months about that. I did not feel qualified to fill a pulpit due to my sinful past. But God reminded me that He forgives all sin, so I eventually submitted to His call. I took seminary courses through distance learning to build my education of the scriptures. For the last 20 plus years I have been a law enforcement chaplain, interim pastor, youth pastor and associate pastor. I have walked both sides of the fence. I have walked arm in arm with Satan, and I have walked with the Lord. I can say from experience that walking with Jesus is much better. The changes He has made in my life are incredible. I know what it's like to be addicted to alcohol: I know what it's like to wake up in jail, or in some place I did not know. I have experienced total brokenness, and I have experienced the loving hand of Christ put the pieces back together. So that's my testimony in a nutshell.

You are going to end up in an dirty dark ally dying of an over dose.