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The Resurrection's Offense
Commentators explain that Paul's Athenian audience listened until he mentioned the resurrection of the dead. This idea was considered absurd by Greek philosophers, particularly the Epicureans, who mocked him. While they might accept an immortal soul, the concept of a resurrected body was a major cultural and intellectual stumbling block.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 17:32
18th Century
Theologian
Some mocked. Some of the philosophers derided him. It was believed by none of the Greeks; it seemed incredible; and they regarded it as so…
AT Robertson
On Acts 17:32
The resurrection of the dead (αναστασιν νεκρων). Rather, "a resurrection of dead men." No article with either word. The Greeks bel…
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 17:32
19th Century
Bishop
Some mocked: and others said, "We will hear you again." The word "mocked" implies look and gesture, as well as words, of …
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 17:32
While the resurrection of Jesus from the dead was the convincing proof to the early Christians and Paul that “God was reconciling the world to hims…
John Calvin
On Acts 17:32
16th Century
Theologian
Some mocked. By this we see how great the carelessness of men is, whom neither the judgment seat of God, nor the majesty of the highest Ju…
John Gill
On Acts 17:32
17th Century
Pastor
When they heard of the resurrection of the dead
Of a certain man that the apostle said God had raised from the dead,…
Matthew Henry
On Acts 17:32–34
17th Century
Minister
The apostle was treated with more outward civility at Athens than in some other places; but none despised his doctrine more, or treated it with mor…