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Key evidences of the [[resurrection of Jesus Christ]] include:  

Key evidences of the [[resurrection of Jesus Christ]] include:  

'''1.''' '''Early accounts.''' The sources for [[Jesus Christ]] are remarkably early, especially in comparison to sources for other ancient historical figures. The gospels were written relatively soon after the resurrection.<ref>[https://www.blueletterbible.org/Comm/stewart_don/faq/historical-accuracy-of-the-bible/question10-when-were-the-gospels-written.cfm WHEN WERE THE FOUR GOSPELS WRITTEN?], Blueletterbible.org</ref> Most of the [[Apostle Paul|Saint Paul]]’s letters were written previously to 60 A.D. Furthermore, Paul records an ancient creed in 1 Corinthians 15:3-8, which notes the appearances of Jesus to both individuals and groups; this creed can be traced back to within a few years of the resurrection itself (this creed dates to 30-35 A.D.).<ref name="ResEvidence">[https://www.moralapologetics.com/wordpress/2019/4/21/9-evidences-for-the-resurrection-of-jesus 9 Evidences for the Resurrection of Jesus], Moral Apologetics website</ref>

'''1.''' '''Early accounts.''' The sources for [[Jesus Christ]] are remarkably early, especially in comparison to sources for other ancient historical figures (See also: [[Historicity of Jesus]]). The gospels were written relatively soon after the resurrection.<ref>[https://www.blueletterbible.org/Comm/stewart_don/faq/historical-accuracy-of-the-bible/question10-when-were-the-gospels-written.cfm WHEN WERE THE FOUR GOSPELS WRITTEN?], Blueletterbible.org</ref> Most of the [[Apostle Paul|Saint Paul]]’s letters were written previously to 60 A.D. Furthermore, Paul records an ancient creed in 1 Corinthians 15:3-8, which notes the appearances of Jesus to both individuals and groups; this creed can be traced back to within a few years of the resurrection itself (this creed dates to 30-35 A.D.).<ref name="ResEvidence">[https://www.moralapologetics.com/wordpress/2019/4/21/9-evidences-for-the-resurrection-of-jesus 9 Evidences for the Resurrection of Jesus], Moral Apologetics website</ref>

'''2.''' '''Multiple eyewitness accounts.''' There are 11 accounts of Jesus appearing after the resurrection to individuals/groups.<ref name="ResEvidenceTGC"/> According to 1 Corinthians 15:3-8, over 500 people saw Jesus alive after his resurrection, in addition to Peter, James, Paul, and the rest of Jesus's disciples. At the time Paul reported these events around 55 A.D., many of the individuals Jesus appeared to were still alive and could be spoken to (this was approximately 25 years after Jesus’ death and resurrection).<ref name="ResEvidence"/>

'''2.''' '''Multiple eyewitness accounts.''' There are 11 accounts of Jesus appearing after the resurrection to individuals/groups.<ref name="ResEvidenceTGC"/> According to 1 Corinthians 15:3-8, over 500 people saw Jesus alive after his resurrection, in addition to Peter, James, Paul, and the rest of Jesus's disciples. At the time Paul reported these events around 55 A.D., many of the individuals Jesus appeared to were still alive and could be spoken to (this was approximately 25 years after Jesus’ death and resurrection).<ref name="ResEvidence"/>