CONTRADICTION · RESURRECTION
Purpose of Women’s Visit
Mark 16:1; Luke 23:55-24:1 ⟷ Matthew 28:1; John 20:1
Mark: ...they might come and anoint him. Luke: ...they prepared spices and returned after the Sabbath...
Matthew: ...came Mary and the other Mary to see the sepulchre. John: ...Mary Magdalene early... and seeth the stone taken away...
This contradiction is crucial because it touches on the reliability of the resurrection narrative. If essential details like the women’s intent differ, readers question the text's integrity. Muslims highlight these issues to suggest the Bible has been altered, whereas the Quran’s consistent narrative affirms its preserved authenticity.
THE CHRISTIAN RESPONSE
Different Gospels emphasize various motives—anointing, paying respects, or just checking the tomb. Such diverse focuses can coexist.
THE ISLAMIC POSITION
Muslims argue that if truly divine, the text would consistently state their purpose. Discrepancies hint at human editing. The Quran’s uniform narrative stands in contrast to these biblical variances.
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Purpose of Women’s Visit