The term "resurrection" has come to stand for what Christianity is
all about. But a close look reveals that it should not be
understood monolithically, but rather as a pluralistic and diverse
phenomenon. Early Christian communities were convinced that Rome
had not defeated Jesus when they crucified him. They employed a
whole host of metaphors to express that conviction. The use of the
single term "resurrection" to cover the phenomenon is a mistake,
one that has tyrannized Christianity. Furthermore, most Christians
believe in a physical resurrection, although Paul clearly calls
this into question. Once that tradition became fixed, it provided
the lens through which everything else was viewed-and distorted. By
examining the so-called resurrection stories in chronological
order, this book aspires to prompt readers to consider questions
such as, What does the New Testament really say about the
resurrection? What is the influence of Judaism on Christian belief
in the resurrection? How did the resurrection become the central
belief in Christianity? Why did early Christians choose to believe
in the resurrection? And why is resurrection not the right word?
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