Biblical Truths :: Examining the errancy of the bible

Time from resurrection to ascension?

At least the time it took the eleven disciples to walk from Jerusalem to Galilee - some 60-70 miles north
- Matt 28:16-20

More than eight days (this does not include events described in the more recent addition of John's chapter 21)

Luke has jesus appearing to "the eleven" on the same day as the resurrection
- Luke 24:33-36

Yet, thomas was missing on this appearance and it was over a week later that jesus actually appeared to all eleven - that is, with thomas present
- John 20:24, 26

Jesus commands the apostles to stay in Jerusalem until pentecost
- Luke 24:49

Jesus tells the women to instruct the disciples to go immediately up to Galilee
- Matt 28:10

The two marys on their way from the tomb
- Matt 28:9-10

Mary magdalene, alone

Jesus foretold he would be buried in the heart of the earth for three days and nights, as jonah was in the fish
- Matt 12:40

According to all four gospels, he was buried for just one day and two nights

Who went?

2 marys
- Matt 28:1

2 marys & salome
- Mark 16:1

4 women & several others
- Luke 24:10

mary magdalene alone!
- John 20:1

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When did they go?

Early morning

No one ascended to heaven before jesus
- John 3:13

Oh, that's right- elijah had already done so back in
- 2 Kings 2:11