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CONTRADICTION · RESURRECTION

Post-Resurrection Instructions

Matthew 28:10John 20:17

The Tension
PASSAGE AMatthew 28:10
...go tell my brethren to go into Galilee and there shall they see me.
PASSAGE BJohn 20:17
...Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended... go tell my brethren I ascend...
Analysis

This is significant as it involves core post-resurrection guidance. Conflicting instructions—go to Galilee vs. focusing on ascension—undermine textual harmony. Muslims highlight these inconsistencies to challenge biblical preservation, contrasting it with the Quran’s unvarying and coherent instructions.

Perspectives

THE CHRISTIAN RESPONSE

Different contexts: Matthew speaks to the group about Galilee, John records personal instruction to Mary about his ascension. Both true but focusing on distinct moments.

THE ISLAMIC POSITION

Muslims argue divine revelation shouldn’t confuse followers with differing commands. Such discrepancies show human alteration. The Quran’s directives remain consistent.

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Post-Resurrection Instructions