The resurrection of the crucified Christ is the central icon of hope. “He is risen!” expresses the exultant exclamation of His redeemed throughout the ages. But how was the revolutionary reality of this event first perceived and proclaimed? Did the Jews anticipate the resurrection of a murdered Messiah? Did the Hebrew Scriptures foretell that the Christ would be raised from the dead? Was this some imaginary invention or newly devised doctrine? The apostles boldly proclaimed that Jesus is the Christ who was not only crucified but raised on the third day according to the Scriptures. Contained in this short clause is a wonderous wealth of substance and relevance for the past, present, and future.