The bible claims 500 people witnessed the resurrected Jesus, what evidence is there to corroborate this?

Question

1 Cor 15:6 After that, he appeared to more than five hundred of the brothers at the same time, most of whom are still living, though some have fallen asleep
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Please people, what evidence is there to lend support for this claim, outside of the bible. There may be an historian for example that mentions something in relation to these people.
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500 witness in court is good, over crowded but good. Not one witness claiming that there are 500 witnesses somewhere, but no evidence to support there even being 1.

I am simply wanting to know what evidence WE have today available outside of the bibles claim

@ BrotherMichael
that certainly is a very long way of saying 'There is no evidence to corroborate the bibles claim'

@BrotherMichael
There is the possibility that Jesus didnt exist. That would answer why the Romans never pulled a body out of the grave. also If jesus existed, they still may not have pulled a body out of the grave because they didnt see christians as anyone worth the bother.

@ Cee T
i will take your answer as a 'There isnt any'
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Just simply this : If there is evidence say so and cite sources. If you dont think there is any then say so. these other 'answers' make no sense. read the question twice or something.

@ douglawrence I am after evidece we have TODAY. If it could be done at the time, we still dont know. we dont know if its true. Thats why I was after outsied bible evidence to help determine what type of information should be considered valid and what should be in the 'not necessarily true' basket.

Answer 1

There is nothing that can corroborate anything in the bible...

It is all as fictional as Harry Potter.

Answer 2

1Co 15:6 -
Above five hundred brethren at once - More than 500 Christians or followers of Jesus at one time. This was probably in Galilee, where the Lord Jesus had spent the greater part of his public ministry, and where he had made most disciples. The place, however, is not designated, and, of course, cannot be known. It is remarkable that this fact is omitted by all the evangelists; but why they should have omitted so remarkable a proof of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, is unknown. There is a slight circumstance hinted at in Mat_28:10, which may throw some light on this passage. After his resurrection, Jesus said to the women who were at the sepulchre, “Go tell my brethren that they go into Galilee, and there shall they see me.” And in 1Co_15:16 it is said, “The eleven disciples went away into Galilee, into a mountain where Jesus had appointed them.” Jesus had spent most of his public life in Galilee. He had made most of his disciples there.
It was proper, therefore, that those disciples, who would, of course, hear of his death, should have some public confirmation of the fact that he had risen. It is very probable, also, that the eleven who went down into Galilee after he rose would apprize the brethren there of what had been said to them, that Jesus would meet them on a certain mountain; and it is morally certain that they who had followed him in so great numbers in Galilee would be drawn together by the report that the Lord Jesus, who had been put to death, was about to be seen there again alive. Such is human nature, and such was the attachment of these disciples to the Lord Jesus, that it is morally certain a large concourse would assemble on the slightest rumor that such an occurrence was to happen. Nothing more would be necessary anywhere to draw a concourse of people than a rumor that one who was dead would appear again; and in this instance, where they ardently loved him, and when, perhaps, many believed that he would rise, they would naturally assemble in great numbers to see him once more. One thing is proved by this, that the Lord Jesus had many more disciples than is generally supposed. If there were five hundred who could be assembled at once in a single part of the land where he had preached, there is every reason to suppose that there were many more in other parts of Judea.
The greater part remain unto this present - Are now alive, and can be appealed to, in proof that they saw him. What more conclusive argument for the truth of his resurrection could there be than that 500 persons had seen him, who had been intimately acquainted with him in his life, and who had become his followers? If the testimony of 500 could not avail to prove his resurrection, no number of witnesses could. And if 500 people could thus be deceived, any number could; and it would be impossible to substantiate any simple matter of fact by the testimony of eye-witnesses.

I would turn the tables and ask where is the evidence that these people were decieved, or not being truthful? Why didn't the Jewish leaders or the Romans simply bring out the carcass of Jesus and end it right there? They didn't because they couldn't.

Answer 3

I agree. i think of the bible is meant as a instruction manual, yet guy grew to become it right into a variety of administration. i've got self belief the thoughts are in simple terms parables, as Jesus grow to be properly-known to instruct in parables. I do have self belief Jesus grow to be a real guy or woman who grow to be enlightened to work out the certainty (like Buddha). it is exciting to observe that the "Hero delusion" occurs in many cultures and is a lot older than Jesus. There are 4 steps in this delusion. a million. delivery occurs in humble placing, yet is astounding in some way 2. Hero shows great capacity (potential, awareness, etc.) at an extremely youthful age 3. ought to conflict evil 4. Dies as a martyr Sound famaliar?

Answer 4

to have doubt about the Lord is an issue for every one,God ask you to read his word and believe do not believe every thing man tells you psalms 118 verse 8 recieve and believe the faith is believing in the word of God and changing your mind set. im not trying to recruit but to change your thought of the almighty read your bible the truth will set you free 1 timothy 1-4 2 timothy-1-9

Answer 5

This was something that could be coroborated at the time. The writer claims as much.

Whether it can be coroborated today is another issue, which the verse was never meant to address.

Answer 6

Before DNA was discovered a few years ago, there was no scientific evidence that George Washington lived either.

Answer 7

The 500 people would have been willing to when they were alive.

Answer 8

about 500 people

Answer 9

umm, I think 500 people would stand up in any court.

Answer 10

i believe every word of the bible