The early Christians knew that death had been conquered. Millions have asked that question since. And they cannot answer it. But these Christians could. Christ had destroyed death, they said.
People do fear death.
In the modern world, in Kosovo you see simple people distraught when they tell of their loved ones who have been killed. Sophisticated intellectuals also speak of the dread of death. Death is the enemy. In the bible death is linked with sin. But the Resurrection means death need be feared no more.