Three renowned scientists—Papaia, Banani, Ravioli—and their assistant Igor work at the NASAL observatory.
Ravioli accidentally bought a book that turns out to be very interesting.
They are talking about Ravioli’s book.
While waiting to arrive, they discuss Ravioli’s book.
Banani: Yes, but what does Paul have to do with the disciples?
Ravioli: By reading his letters, we discover that Paul personally met Peter and James, Jesus’ brother.
Banani: Wait, so we’re not talking about second-hand stories. Paul spoke directly with them?
Ravioli: Exactly! In his letter to the Galatians, Paul mentions going to Jerusalem three years after his conversion to meet Peter, and he spent fifteen days with him. If the disciples weren’t preaching the resurrection, why would Paul be interested in consulting with them?
Banani: And what did they say to each other?
Ravioli: Paul doesn’t report all the details of the conversation, but he says that he wanted to make sure the gospel he preached was the same one announced by the apostles.
Banani: And this means the central message of the gospel was already the same as what Paul preached?
Ravioli: Exactly. And we know what Paul preached: that Jesus died, was buried, and rose again on the third day. If Peter and James hadn’t taught the resurrection, Paul would have realized he was preaching a different message, and he would have made that clear.
Banani: But then it’s implied that the disciples themselves preached the resurrection.
Ravioli: Exactly! If they hadn’t, this letter wouldn’t make any sense.
Igor: Speaking of saying things that don’t make sense… “Papaia”!
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