Christians hold many views on Jesus’ resurrection – a theologian explains the differing views among Baptists

Christians have engaged in passionate debates over the meaning of the resurrection. Baptists may be distinct in that they believe an external religious authority cannot enforce views on such matters.

By: Jason Oliver Evans, University of Virginia, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: April 5, 2026

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Last Updated: 3 months, 3 weeks ago

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By Jason Oliver Evans, University of Virginia

Every year, Christians from around the world gather for worship on Easter Sunday. Also known as Pascha or Resurrection Sunday, Easter is the final day of a weeklong commemoration of the story of Jesus’ final days in the city of Jerusalem leading up to his crucifixion and resurrection.

Most Christians refer to the week before Easter as Holy Week. In Western Christianity, Holy Week begins with Palm …

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