The Saints of Matthew 27: Why Do they Linger in their Tombs?

Matthew’s crucifixion narrative recounts the opening of tombs, the raising of long-deceased saints and their entrance into Jerusalem. One odd feature of the story is that it contains a strange time gap: the saints are raised when Jesus dies, but they exit their tombs only after his resurrection. Sch...

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Main Author: Archer, Joel (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Sage 2022
In: Journal for the study of the New Testament
Year: 2022, Volume: 44, Issue: 4, Pages: 477-495
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Resurrection / Crucifixion / Bible. Matthäusevangelium 27 / Bible. Ezechiel 37,1-14
IxTheo Classification:HB Old Testament
HC New Testament
KAB Church history 30-500; early Christianity
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