Jesus’ appearance to James
This exegetical article by James Slopsema examines the apostle Paul's reference to Jesus' post-resurrection appearance to James in 1 Corinthians 15:8, exploring the purpose and significance of this unique biblical account. Through careful scriptural analysis, Slopsema demonstrates how this appearance, along with the other resurrection appearances of Christ, serves to verify the historical reality of the resurrection and teach important truths about the nature of Christ's risen body. The article combines New Testament exegesis with Christological reflection on the resurrection appearances of Jesus.
After that, he was seen of James. I Corinthians 15:8 In the first part of this chapter Paul reminds the Corinthian saints of the gospel that he had proclaimed to them. He had proclaimed not only the death of Jesus Christ but also His resurrection. The resurrection of Jesus had been verified by many witnesses: "He was seen of Cephas, then of the twelve: after that, he was seen of above five hundred brethren at once; of whom the greater part remain unto this present, but some are fallen asleep....
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