In order to try and explain the resurrection, some claim that Jesus did not actually die on the cross. This is often called the swoon theory. Why do I believe that Jesus really died on the cross?
The swoon theory argues that Jesus only passed out on the cross. But if you understand crucifixion, you will know that is not possible. Crucifixion kills by making the person so weak that they are no longer able to raise their body to catch a breath. It is possible that Jesus passed out but that would only mean that he died a few minutes after.
Assuming someone got Jesus down between the fainting and the death (which is extremely unlikely) and had him buried, what then? What are the chances that Jesus would recover in the tomb? Jesus would need intensive care to survive. Days in a tomb without medical help, food or water would have finished him off if the cross didn’t.
There is a reason that almost every scholar accepts the crucifixion of Jesus. It is one of the surest facts of ancient history.
- Cross
- crucifixion
- Death of Jesus
- Easter
- Jesus Christ
- Lent
- Swoon Theory
