Resurrection Articles (Morison and Wilson)

Question 1

Which hypothesis does Morison dismiss in his article?

Answer 1

The disciples stealing the body (as early Christianity could not have developed on such a lie)

Question 2

What were Morison’s suggestions regarding Joseph of Arimathea removing Jesus’ body?

Answer 2

• He had to remove body before dawn (or he would have been seen by the women)
• He was a pious Jew who anxious to fulfil the Law and temporarily placed Jesus in the Temple (secret follower of Jesus?)

Question 3

What were Morison’s suggestions regarding The authorities (Jewish/Roman) removing the body?

Answer 3

• Pilate is an ‘obstinate man’ unlikely to change mind of Jesus’ burial
• Accounts of trial show Pilate wanting to be rid of incident and happy for Joseph to take body
• Priests would have known Jesus’ final resting place

Question 4

What were Morison’s suggestions regarding Jesus not dying on the cross?

Answer 4

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