Three renowned scientists\u2014Papaia, Banani, Ravioli\u2014and their assistant Igor work at the NASAL observatory.
Papaia remembers that the flight for the conference is in two hours.
With their suitcases\u2014too many, open, and broken\u2014they create chaos wherever they go.
The scientists have arrived at the check-in counter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We are at the airport, where the four are getting in line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Finally in line, they breathe a sigh of relief. Banani and Ravioli, taking advantage of the wait, continue their discussion about the book.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Banani: So, let\u2019s recap\u2026 The first fact is the crucifixion of Jesus, and we\u2019ve seen the sources. While the second is the fact that the disciples were convinced of Jesus’ resurrection, so much so that they publicly preached it and faced persecution from Jewish religious leaders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ravioli: Yes, and we\u2019ve seen that we can prove this through Paul\u2019s testimony and his letters, which most critics believe were written by him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Banani: But earlier, you mentioned there are other proofs for this second fact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ravioli: Yes, besides Paul\u2019s testimony, we have the oral tradition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Banani: And what is this \u201coral tradition\u201d?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ravioli: The oral tradition was the way communities passed on information before it was written down. In the first-century Jewish world, it was common to memorize and faithfully repeat important teachings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Igor: Important teachings? Like\u2026 don\u2019t lose your passport at the last minute?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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