Christ Quote by Philip Schaff
“The resurrection of Christ is therefore emphatically a test question upon which depends the truth or falsehood of the Christian religion. It is either the greatest miracle or the greatest delusion which history records.”
About This Quote
Source Book: History of the Christian Church, Philip Schaff, 1883
The resurrection is a pivotal claim that determines Christianity's truth or falsehood.
In simple terms: Resurrection decides faith's validity.
Key Takeaway
Examine evidence critically.
Themes
faith
miracle
history
truth
Mood
contemplative
inquisitive
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- theological debate
- personal belief
- academic study
Key Concepts
philosophy of religion
epistemology
Questions to Reflect On
- What proof would convince skeptics?
- How does belief persist without proof?
A Different Perspective
Evidence is contested and subjective.
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