The central message of Christian faith is that Jesus was raised from the dead. It is what sets apart Christianity from all other religions. As a teacher, Jesus was very good, but there were others who were also keen. As a prophet, Jesus was a tremendous cultural critic, but others also blasted the powers that ruled. As a miracle worker, Jesus was captivating, but so, too, have been many who pulled novel tricks. Yet when it comes to Easter, Jesus is unparalleled. No one else died and came back to life. In his resurrection Jesus proclaimed the dawn of a new age.
