To what Extent Is the Resurrection of Christ Central to the Christian Faith?

The Resurrection of Christ can be found in every book of the New Testament - including the four Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John.
Many argue that the Resurrection is the key aspect of Christianity - without Resurrection, Christ would have been nothing more than a martyr - albeit a noble one. This argument is reinforced in the New Testament by Paul where he says:
"if Christ has not been raised, our preaching is useless and so is your faith."
1 Corinthians 15:14
Modern day theologians continue to argue that this is true. …