It must have been a very compelling event to account for this. Third, the Apostles began preaching the Resurrection in Jerusalem. This is significant since this is the very city in which Jesus was crucified. This was the most hostile city in which to preach. Furthermore, all the evidence was there for everyone to investigate.
Legends take root in foreign lands or centuries after the event.
Discrediting such legends is difficult since the facts are hard to verify. However, in this case the preaching occurs in the city of the event immediately after it occurred. Every possible fact could have been investigated thoroughly. Anyone studying the Resurrection must somehow explain these three facts. Over the years five explanations have been used to argue against the Resurrection.