Were Bodies of Many Saints Resurrected at Matthew 27:51-53?
The bodies of many dead people s were suddenly thrown from their tombs at the violent earthquake that occurred at Jesus’ death (Matthew 27:51-53). It is commonly thought that these people were resurrected. Were the bodies of these saints resurrected?
“At that moment the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. The earth quaked, and the rocks were split. The tombs broke open, and the bodies of many saints who had fallen asleep were raised, After Jesus’ resurrection, when they had come out of the tombs, they entered the holy city and appeared to many people” (Matthew 27:51-53 BSB).