As Metaphor

Question 1

Sheehan argues what

Answer 1

• Paul’s account of the resurrection is not meant to be taken as referring to a literal, physical rising from the grave’
• stories of a bodily resurrection did not appear until as much as half a century following the crucifixion

Question 2

What does Sheehan believe

Answer 2

that Paul’s understanding of the resurrection, and perhaps Peter’s as well, is a metaphysical one

Question 3

What does Jesus’ resurrection reflect

Answer 3

his triumphant entry into God’s eschatological presence

Question 4

what does the phrase ‘he was raised on the third day’ simply express

Answer 4

the belief that Jesus was rescued from the fate off utter absence from God (death) and was admitted to the saving presence of God (the eschatological future)