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History and Faith
The resurrection of Jesus may *once have been* an historical event which
impacted on the life of its subject (Jesus) and the original witnesses.
However, since that time, the resurrection has lived as a *story* rather than
an event/experience. Like all events/experiences, the resurrection had no
*inherent* meaning except as given in language in the telling of it. Yes,
resurrection from the dead would have been a highly unusual, even singular
occurence. Even so, it has no *meaning* unless someone says so. The NT gives
the resurrection its normative *meaning* for Christians.
The historical connection is not as important as it would seem at superficial
glance.