What became of Christ's material body?
His physical body returned immediately to the elements, as he was amply able to have it do.
That explains his ascension?
It does, and I am glad you are able to accept it. That is a new idea? Why should I tell you things you already know? if I only did that I should not be a teacher.
If Christ's body was a spiritual body, how could Thomas see the wounds in his side?
Those wounds had sunk deeply into his spirit and the disciples saw him as he appeared at the time, and as he willed they should see him. The passion of the God in humanity is a great mystery, which we all desire to look into, but which requires the deepest and most spiritual insight.
We do not understand what you mean by the passion of the God in humanity?
The sufferings of the God in Christ. I do not understand it myself and I could not convey to you even what I think I comprehend.
Christ represents the wisdom of God, humanity as a whole and his sufferings, I think, represent all the pains and agony that the human race must undergo in becoming Christlike.
Why is there no historical record of Christ?
His mission was not to the material world and he did not will that they should have any part in bringing him to the knowledge of mankind.
His mission was spiritual and the spirit of each man must perceive him for himself.
Is it not wonderful that a man historically unknown should have made the most lasting and permanent mark of any that ever existed?

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