How do you know if the story of the resurrection is true? This article explains by pointing to ten things you need to know about the empty tomb.

Greek hero cults consisted of sacrifices offered at the grave of deceased human beings. There was a belief that the hero was still active and able to exercise a powerful influence. In this article, this evidence is compared to Mark’s portrayal of Jesus’ empty tomb to show that it is not the empty tomb of a hero, but of one who has been raised from the dead.

Stein takes an apologetic approach in this article on the topic of the resurrection of Jesus, emphasizing its historicity. He expands on the importance of the empty tomb as part of the early Christian message.