THE DEAD WALKED... AND EVERYBODY FORGOT?

Given that the gospels are dated at least a few decades after the events they depict, skeptics of the Bible have long suggested that the gospels are a compilation of oral tradition compiled not from eye witness accounts, but from the retelling of events passed on through oral tradition. This would explain the variations and inconsistencies between the gospel accounts, as well as allow for the possibility that embellishments and/or myths made their way into the oral tradition.

Matt. 27:52-53 adds this great story to the resurrection account "and the tombs broke open. The bodies of many holy people who had died were raised to life. They came out of the tombs after Jesus’ resurrection and went into the holy city and appeared to many people."

What an amazing story! An awesome footnote to the already miraculous story of the resurrection of Jesus! But hold on a sec! ... If this really happened, why does no one else - not even the other gospel writers or apostles - mention this? You mean to tell me that DEAD people showing up to their relatives and friends doesn't cause enough of a stir for historians everywhere to take note?? ... Sure smells of fiction to me!