Three renowned scientists\u2014Papaia, Banani, Ravioli\u2014and 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While waiting to arrive, they discuss Ravioli\u2019s book.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Banani: Yes, but what does Paul have to do with the disciples?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ravioli: By reading his letters, we discover that Paul personally met Peter and James, Jesus’ brother.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Banani: Wait, so we\u2019re not talking about second-hand stories. Paul spoke directly with them?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\u2019t preaching the resurrection, why would Paul be interested in consulting with them?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Banani: And what did they say to each other?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ravioli: Paul doesn\u2019t 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Banani: And this means the central message of the gospel was already the same as what Paul preached?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\u2019t taught the resurrection, Paul would have realized he was preaching a different message, and he would have made that clear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Banani: But then it\u2019s implied that the disciples themselves preached the resurrection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ravioli: Exactly! If they hadn\u2019t, this letter wouldn\u2019t make any sense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Igor: Speaking of saying things that don\u2019t make sense\u2026 \u201cPapaia\u201d!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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