"Belief in the resurrection is not an appendage to the Christian faith. It is the Christian faith."(Carey). The Resurrection of Jesus Christ has been a controversial issue, for its credibility dwells within faith and facts. As one takes a closer look into the Resurrection of Christ, we are left to wonder what in fact is the truth. For there is a lack of primary sources, that would otherwise prove and document its validity. From the available literary passages, we are left to assume that the Resurrection of Christ is both fact and faith. In order to believe this event one must believe in the words written in the Bible, and have faith that in what is written is God's words. In our modern society we have ever-increasing trouble believing the resurrection to be true, with our culturally super imposed values and traditions. Through the eyes of our culture, it is not humanly possible to bring back to life a carcass of a deceased person. A more scholarly approach to answering this question will undoubtedly bring about a better discussion. The great rationalist scholars of history best exemplify this scholarly approach.…
