According to Trites & Larkin, “The four Gospels all place the women at the tomb of Jesus early on Sunday morning, where they see the evidence of his resurrection (Luke 24:1; Matt 28:1; Mark 16:2; cf. John 20:1, which has only Mary Magdalene at the tomb). Comparison of the accounts of all four Gospels, however, raises many questions due to differences in the accounts. None of the Gospels claims to be exhaustive; rather, the accounts should be taken to supplement one another. Further, there are differences due to the differing perspectives of the Evangelists and their unique literary styles and themes; each chose to include certain events or aspects of the resurrection accordingly” (Trites & Larkin, 2006). These facts do not suggest inaccuracy or contradict the full inerrancy viewpoint.
In discussing full inerrancy, Erickson discusses the full inerrancy view of scientific and historical references. He states, “Full inerrancy regards these references as phenomenal; that is, they are reported the way they appear to the human eye. They
are not necessarily exact; rather, they are popular descriptions, often involving general references or approximations. Yet they are correct” (Erickson 2013, 191).
References
Erickson, Millard J. 2013. Christian Theology. 3rd ed. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic.
Trites, Allison A., & Larkin, William J. 2006. Cornerstone Biblical Commentary, Vol 12:
The Gospel of Luke and Acts. Carol Stream: Tyndale House Publishers.
