Original: The very earliest accounts are contained in these texts , such as early Christian creeds and hymns , as well as accounts of the Passion , the empty tomb , and Resurrection appearances ; often these are dated to within a decade or so of the crucifixion of Jesus , originating within the Jerusalem Church .
Simplified: The very earliest reports are in these texts : early Christian creeds and hymns and reports about the Passion , the empty tomb , and appearances of Jesus after his Resurrection .