The resurrection narratives in the Gospels are best understood through human psychology rather than divine history. Disciples’ expectations of Jesus as the victorious Messiah clashed with the reality of his crucifixion, leading to cognitive dissonance. Faced with this emotional turmoil, they reinterpreted defeat as part of God’s plan, compounded by grief-induced visions and communal reinforcement. Ultimately, these stories reflect human resilience and the need for meaning in despair, rather than historical accuracy.