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The disciple most famously associated with doubting Jesus' resurrection is Thomas the Apostle, often called "Doubting Thomas."
According to the Gospel of John, Thomas was not present when Jesus first appeared to the disciples after the resurrection. He said that he would not believe unless he could see the nail marks in Jesus' hands and place his hand in Jesus' side.
When Jesus later appeared again, he invited Thomas to examine his wounds. Thomas then declared:
"My Lord and my God!"
The story is often cited as an example of skepticism followed by conviction based on direct experience.
Interestingly, Thomas is not portrayed simply as a cynic. In many interpretations, he represents the desire for evidence before accepting an extraordinary claim—a theme that connects closely to broader questions of faith, testimony, and evidence.
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