<P> The four gospels have variations in their account of the resurrection of Jesus and his appearances, but there are four points at which all gospels converge: the turning of the stone that had closed the tomb, the visit of the women on "the first day of the week;" that the risen Jesus chose first to appear to women (or a woman) and told them (her) to inform the other disciples; the prominence of Mary Magdalene in the accounts . Variants have to do with the precise time the women visited the tomb, the number and identity of the women; the purpose of their visit; the appearance of the messenger (s)--angelic or human; their message to the women; and the response of the women . </P> <P> In Matthew 28: 5, Mark 16: 5, Luke 24: 4 and John 20: 12 his resurrection is announced and explained to the followers who arrive there early in the morning by either one or two beings (either men or angels) dressed in bright robes who appear in or near the tomb . The gospel accounts vary as to who arrived at the tomb first, but they are women and are instructed by the risen Jesus to inform the other disciples . All four accounts include Mary Magdalene and three include Mary the mother of Jesus . The accounts of Mark 16: 9, John 20: 15 indicate that Jesus appeared to the Magdalene first, and Luke 16: 9 states that she was among the Myrrhbearers who informed the disciples about the resurrection . In Matthew 28: 11 - 15, to explain the empty tomb, the Jewish elders bribe the soldiers who had guarded the tomb to spread the rumor that Jesus' disciples took his body . </P> <P> After the discovery of the empty tomb, the gospels indicate that Jesus made a series of appearances to the disciples . </P> <P> In John 20: 15 - 17 Jesus appears to Mary Magdalene soon after his resurrection . At first she does not recognize him and thinks that he is the gardener . When he says her name, she recognizes him yet he tells her Noli me Tangere, do not touch me, "for I am not yet ascended to my Father ." </P>

What are the major events in the life of jesus as described in the gospels