Question ,you know the consequences of using the pronoun (he) ( he appeared to be so) ? it would bring the substitution theory on its face and reverse it..???????
because what (he) refers to then? it would be a reference to Jesus(not anyone else) , making jesus the one who appeared to them?!!!!!!
So you believe Ahmediyya theory that he was indeed put on the cross but was taken down alive and hence didnt die ?