The Cairo Debate — Page 80
Ah-M. If Jesus appeared in their dreams then it is not trustworthy. If it was in reality it would prove that he was alive, and he was alive when he was taken down from the cross. How can you insist that he died on the cross?. Especially when the Gospels are torn with inconsistencies. . Ch. We do not regard the entire Gospels, as they are, to be from God. Gospel writers in their particular environment and keeping specific aims in mind wrote the Gospels; therefore, they are at variance with one another. Each one wrote according to his special demands. . Ah-M. Thus we cannot rely on Gospel reports. . Such a world of difference in respect of a single incident is positive proof of its being un-original. . The only way to resolve this conflict is what. I have already pointed out: You do not have to believe in the crucifixion of God. . Cb. We do not think the one who was crucified was God. Jesus died in the capacity of man. . Ah-M. If the killed one was man, then man shall 80 be the expiation for the sins of mankind? There seems to be no need why God should assume the body of man and attire in humbleness. Indeed, Jesus did not die on the cross. Can any Gospel writer give evidence to the effect that he observed Jesus die on the cross? Paul's witness will not avail a bit, for Paul was not among his disciples nor was he present at the time of crucifixion His re-