640. “Why do you seek the living among the dead? He is not here, but has risen.”492The first element we encounter in the framework of the Easter events is the empty tomb. In itself it is not a direct proof of Resurrection; the absence of Christ’s body from the tomb could be explained otherwise.493Nonetheless the empty tomb was still an essential sign for all. Its discovery by the disciples was the first step toward recognizing the very fact of the Resurrection. This was the case, first with the holy women, and then with Peter.494The disciple “whom Jesus loved” affirmed that when he entered the empty tomb and discovered “the linen cloths lying there”, “he saw and believed”.495This suggests that he realized from the empty tomb’s condition that the absence of Jesus’ body could not have been of human doing and that Jesus had not simply returned to earthly life as had been the case with Lazarus.496
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
330. What is the effect of the ordination to the diaconate?
410. How does one participate in bringing about the common good?
406. When is authority exercised in a legitimate way?
238. What is the link between the actions and the words in the celebration of the sacraments?
419. What place does the Old Law have in the plan of salvation?
441. Is it possible to keep the Decalogue?
359. How do we attain beatitude?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
The Fall of Mankind: How Did Adam and Eve’s Disobedience Affect the World? (Genesis 3:1-24)
How does Esther’s story tell the Jewish people’s story of redemption?
What is the message of Abdias 1:11 about Edom’s injustice and oppression of the weak?
What is the role of faith in the midst of suffering, according to Job 13:15-16?
What is the relationship between love and obedience according to the Bible?
