Talk:Vision hypothesis
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This article needs to be expanded to include NT citations. Talk:Jesus#Jesus_Seminar.2C_part_2 has information on where to start.
For example, I believe Mark 16:9 is the *only* place in the NT that claims Mary was the first to see the resurrected Jesus. In addition, there are other versions of Mark 16, which see for details. Paul's visions are recorded in Road to Damascus. Peter's visions are recorded in Acts. Mary's vision is recorded in Luke 24:22-24.
[edit] Hallucinations
Most psychologists dispute the possibility that a group of people can witness the same hallucination. Christian apologist scholars Gary Habermas and William Lane Craig argue that the hallucination and vision explanations for the resurrection are not plausible [1] [2][3] -- Aren't there some factual accounts of mass hysteria or mass delusions? Besides, few people aren't 'masses' and therefore the mutual delusions could be easier. What about delusions caused by strong belief in something, some kind of auto-suggestion etc? Even to me, non-psychiatrist, it seems obvious that hallucinations aren' the only known delusional state. What about the Jerusalem syndrome that is described in Wikipedia to a large detail? Also, few people, being in very close relations with the deceased person aren't a mass. Could a psychologist speak out here? Critto —Preceding comment was added at 23:01, 4 November 2007 (UTC)
