King of Glory : The Burial and the Empty Tomb

We conclude our series on the Crucifixion of the King of Glory by turning our attention to the burial process described in the gospels, many details of which have been disputed in modern times. The discovery of the empty tomb and the Resurrection itself have been challenged on the basis that, as a condemned criminal, Jesus would not have been buried at all. Is there any truth to these claims? What about the details such as the huge quantity of myrrh and aloes brought by Nicodemus? What was the purpose of that and why did the women plan to return after the Sabbath to anoint the body?