Bible Quote by Reza Aslan
““Thus it is written that the messiah would suffer and rise again on the third day," Jesus instructs his disciples (Luke 24:44–46). Except that nowhere is any such thing written: not in the Law of Moses, not in the prophets, not in the Psalms. In the entire history of Jewish thought there is not a single line of scripture that says the messiah is to suffer, die, and rise again on the third day, which may explain why Jesus does not bother to cite any scripture to back up his incredible claim.””
About This Quote
Source Bible: Luke 24:44–46, New Testament, 1st century CE
Jesus claims a messianic suffering and resurrection not found in Jewish scripture, highlighting a theological divergence.
In simple terms: Jesus cites a claim not in Jewish texts.
Key Takeaway
Recognize differing scriptural interpretations.
Themes
theology
scripture
interpretation
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
historical
theological
controversial
When to use this quote
- religious debate
- interfaith dialogue
- academic study
Key Concepts
Messianic prophecy
historical criticism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we assess claims lacking explicit textual support?
- What role does tradition play in interpreting new teachings?
A Different Perspective
Some argue Jesus fulfilled hidden prophecies; others see it as new revelation.
