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Why wasn’t Jesus immediately recognized after the resurrection?
In this conversation, scholars explore one of the most puzzling details in the Gospel accounts: why even Jesus’ closest followers struggled to recognize Him after He rose from the dead.
From psychological expectations, to physical transformation, to key moments like the road to Emmaus, Mary at the tomb, and the disciples in Galilee — the discussion examines how historical context, human perception, and the Gospel texts themselves help explain what happened.
Was it doubt? Confusion? Changed appearance?
Or something deeper about how resurrection was understood in the first century?
This conversation invites you to think carefully about the evidence, the text, and the assumptions we bring when reading ancient history.
The access to the full discussion: youtube.com/watch?v=WAnPz6trI_Q
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Mike Licona is Professor of New Testament Studies at Houston Christian University. HCU offers an accredited Master of Arts degree in apologetics that may be completed entirely online or on the HCU campus in Houston.
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Why wasn’t Jesus immediately recognized after the resurrection?
In this conversation, scholars explore one of the most puzzling details in the Gospel accounts: why even Jesus’ closest followers struggled to recognize Him after He rose from the dead.
From psychological expectations, to physical transformation, to key moments like the road to Emmaus, Mary at the tomb, and the disciples in Galilee — the discussion examines how historical context, human perception, and the Gospel texts themselves help explain what happened.
Was it doubt? Confusion? Changed appearance?
Or something deeper about how resurrection was understood in the first century?
This conversation invites you to think carefully about the evidence, the text, and the assumptions we bring when reading ancient history.
The access to the full discussion: youtube.com/watch?v=WAnPz6trI_Q
____________________
Mike Licona is Professor of New Testament Studies at Houston Christian University. HCU offers an accredited Master of Arts degree in apologetics that may be completed entirely online or on the HCU campus in Houston.
📜For more information, visit bit.ly/2Wlej6Z
🎓You can also earn a Master of Divinity degree that can be completed entirely online at bit.ly/3po5uEX
👨🏻🎓 HCU offers a rigorous Doctorate of Ministry degree: https://hc.edu/houston-theological-seminary/dmin/
🌐WEBSITE: risenjesus.com
💻FACEBOOK: facebook.com/DrMikeLicona
📱TWITTER: twitter.com/DrMikeLicona
📚 Buy “Jesus, Contradicted”: bit.ly/48H0FNM
📚 Buy "The Case for the Resurrection of Jesus": amzn.to/38vTfNU
📚Buy "The Resurrection of Jesus: A New Historiographical Approach": amzn.to/2NOOZkT
📚Buy "Paul Meets Muhammad": amzn.to/2RdEFoB
📚Buy "Why Are There Differences in the Gospels?": amzn.to/36dzc5C
🅿️ If you like Mike's work, become a patron by visiting his new Patreon page at patreon.com/RisenJesus or make a tax-deductible contribution(s) as allowed by law by going to Mike's secured website:
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