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| − | + | The '''resurrection''' of dead [[human]]s is a central doctrine of [[Judaism]], [[Christianity]], and [[Islam]]. It may refer either to the resurrection of particular [[individuals]], or a general resurrection of [[humanity]]. | |
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| + | The idea of resurrection is featured prominently in both [[Hebrew Bible|Jewish]] and [[Christian Bible|Christian]] [[scripture]]. There are many passages in the Hebrew Bible, or [[Old Testament]] which at least later have been considered as referring to the resurrection. Since the first century CE, most of the world associates the [[concept]] of resurrection with the resurrection of [[Jesus]]. The resurrection of Jesus is elaborated upon throughout the [[books]] of the [[New Testament]], although the descriptions do not agree entirely with each other. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Resurrection] | ||
| + | ==See Also== | ||
| + | [[The Resurrection of Jesus|Paper 189 - The Resurrection]] | ||
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The resurrection of dead humans is a central doctrine of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. It may refer either to the resurrection of particular individuals, or a general resurrection of humanity.
The idea of resurrection is featured prominently in both Jewish and Christian scripture. There are many passages in the Hebrew Bible, or Old Testament which at least later have been considered as referring to the resurrection. Since the first century CE, most of the world associates the concept of resurrection with the resurrection of Jesus. The resurrection of Jesus is elaborated upon throughout the books of the New Testament, although the descriptions do not agree entirely with each other. [1]
