Jesus Resurrection: a Myth?
Rose An Alday
Categorical Proposition
No myth is an event with evidences
Jesus Christ’s Resurrection is an event with evidences
Therefore, Jesus Christ’s Resurrection is not a myth
I. Mood and Structure
T No myth is an event with evidences
P M
T Jesus Christ’s Resurrection is an event with evidences
S M
T Therefore, Jesus Christ’s Resurrection is not a myth
S P
Figure 2: PM Mood: CESARE
SM
SP
II. Definition of Terms
What is a Myth?
“Myth” is derived from the Greek mythos, meaning “story” or “word.” It is a traditional sacred story, typically revolving around the activities of gods and heroes, which purport to explain a natural phenomenon or cultural practice. (http://urbanlegends.about.com/od/glossary/g/myth.htm)
What is Evidence? Evidence is from the Latin word “evidentia “which means "proof." Evidences are things helpful in forming a conclusion or judgment. (http://www.answers.com/topic/evidence)
What is Resurrection? Resurrection is from the Latin words’re- (“‘again’”), and surgere (“‘to rise’”). This is the act of rising from the dead or returning to life. (http://www.thefreedictionary.com/resurrection)
Who is Jesus Christ?
Jesus of Nazareth (c. 5 BC/BCE – c. 30 AD/CE), also known as Jesus Christ, is the central figure of Christianity, which views him as the Messiah foretold in the Old Testament, with most Christian denominations believing him to be the Son of God who was raised from the dead after 3 days of his crucifixion. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jesus)
III. Introduction
Jesus of Nazareth, a Jewish prophet who claimed to be the Christ prophesied in the Jewish Scriptures, was arrested, was judged a political criminal, and was crucified. Three days after His death and burial, some women who went to His tomb found the
Categorical Proposition
No myth is an event with evidences
Jesus Christ’s Resurrection is an event with evidences
Therefore, Jesus Christ’s Resurrection is not a myth
I. Mood and Structure
T No myth is an event with evidences
P M
T Jesus Christ’s Resurrection is an event with evidences
S M
T Therefore, Jesus Christ’s Resurrection is not a myth
S P
Figure 2: PM Mood: CESARE
SM
SP
II. Definition of Terms
What is a Myth?
“Myth” is derived from the Greek mythos, meaning “story” or “word.” It is a traditional sacred story, typically revolving around the activities of gods and heroes, which purport to explain a natural phenomenon or cultural practice. (http://urbanlegends.about.com/od/glossary/g/myth.htm)
What is Evidence? Evidence is from the Latin word “evidentia “which means "proof." Evidences are things helpful in forming a conclusion or judgment. (http://www.answers.com/topic/evidence)
What is Resurrection? Resurrection is from the Latin words’re- (“‘again’”), and surgere (“‘to rise’”). This is the act of rising from the dead or returning to life. (http://www.thefreedictionary.com/resurrection)
Who is Jesus Christ?
Jesus of Nazareth (c. 5 BC/BCE – c. 30 AD/CE), also known as Jesus Christ, is the central figure of Christianity, which views him as the Messiah foretold in the Old Testament, with most Christian denominations believing him to be the Son of God who was raised from the dead after 3 days of his crucifixion. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jesus)
III. Introduction
Jesus of Nazareth, a Jewish prophet who claimed to be the Christ prophesied in the Jewish Scriptures, was arrested, was judged a political criminal, and was crucified. Three days after His death and burial, some women who went to His tomb found the
References: http://www.y-jesus.com/jesuscomplex_10.php http://www.creatingfutures.net/resurrection.html http://www.leaderu.com/everystudent/easter/articles/josh2.html