What is another word for empty tomb?

Pronunciation: [ˈɛmpti tˈuːm] (IPA)

An empty tomb refers to a burial place that no longer contains the remains of a person. Synonyms for an empty tomb could include words such as vacant, deserted, abandoned, unoccupied or bare. These terms convey a sense of emptiness and a lack of presence. An empty tomb is often associated with the Christian narrative of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, where the tomb of Jesus is said to have been found empty three days after his crucifixion. It can also be seen in other cultural traditions such as Egyptian tombs or in fictional works as a symbol of mystery and intrigue.

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  • Both Jewish and Roman sources and traditions admit an empty tomb.
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  • The first thing that stuck in the minds of the disciples was not the empty tomb, but rather the empty grave clothes - undisturbed in form and position.
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  • Easter confronts us with a historical event set in time. We are faced with a story of an empty tomb, of a small group of men and women who were at one stage hiding for their lives and at the next were brave enough to face the full judicial persecution of the Roman Empire and proclaim their belief in a risen Christ.
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