500 witnesses saw . . . WHAT?? Apologists should read Paul again!! 😱

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The '500 witnesses' argument is one of the most popular defenses of Jesus's resurrection. But when you actually analyze the Greek text of 1 Corinthians 15, something shocking emerges: Paul might not be talking about a physical, bodily resurrection at all. In this video, I break down the Greek verb ὤφθη (ophthē) and show you why many biblical scholars think Paul is describing visionary experiences, not encounters with a resuscitated body."

KEY QUESTIONS ANSWERED:

What does ὤφθη (ophthē) actually mean in Greek?
How is this word used in the Septuagint?
Did Paul believe in bodily resurrection?
What did the 500 witnesses actually see?
Why do Luke and John emphasize physical resurrection?
How does Paul's Damascus road vision fit this pattern?

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0:00 500 Witnesses Saw... What?
1:29 What Does ὤφθη Mean?
5:18 Did Paul See Visions?
8:23 Physical or Spiritual?