Accepting Quote by Pinchas Lapide
“I accept the resurrection of Easter Sunday not as an invention of the community of disciples, but as a historical event.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview on Historical Theology, 1970
He views Easter's resurrection as a factual past event, not merely a communal belief.
In simple terms: Easter is seen as a real historical occurrence.
Consider evidence before dismissing traditions.
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Type
When to use this quote
- Religious education
- academic debate
- personal belief
- cultural tradition
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence supports this view?
- How does belief persist without proof?
Historical proof is often contested and may remain inconclusive.