Buried Quote by Bart D. Ehrman
““There are very serious reasons to doubt that Jesus was buried decently and that his tomb was discovered to be empty ... Faith is not historical knowledge, and historical knowledge is not faith.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Jesus, Interrupted by Bart D. Ehrman, 2009
Faith and historical evidence are distinct; belief isn’t proof, and proof isn’t belief.
In simple terms: Faith and history are separate realms.
Recognize limits of belief.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- religious education
- academic study
- personal belief formation
- public discourse
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you reconcile faith with doubt?
- What role should history play in belief?
Faith can provide comfort despite lack of evidence.