Resurrection of Jesus

Jesus rose from the dead, and his resurrection is at the core of Christian faith.

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What it is: Faith in the resurrection of Jesus occupies a central place in Christianity. It is understood as confirmation of his mission, victory over death, and the foundation of Christian hope.

How the religion understands it: The predominant formulation holds that Jesus died, was buried, and rose again, being seen by disciples and witnesses. The resurrection is not treated only as a moral symbol, but as a decisive event for Christian identity.

Context: Interpretations of the mode of the resurrection and of its theological language may vary, but its centrality is widely shared across the major Christian traditions.

Supportive

1 Corinthians 15:12-20

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Christian faith depends on the reality of the resurrection.

Reference: 1 Corinthians 15:12-20.
Content: Paul argues that if Christ has not been raised, faith is vain; yet he affirms that Christ has been raised from the dead.
Use in debate: It is central to apologetics and to Christian eschatology.

1 Corinthians 15:3-8

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Apostolic summary of Christ's death, burial, and resurrection.

Reference: 1 Corinthians 15:3-8.
Content: Paul summarizes the tradition about Christ's death, burial, resurrection, and appearances to witnesses.
Use in debate: It is one of the most important passages for the centrality of the resurrection in Christian faith.

Luke 24:39-43

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Paschal account with a strong bodily dimension.

Reference: Luke 24:39-43.
Content: The text presents the risen Jesus inviting the disciples to see and touch him, and describes a meal before them.
Use in debate: It is often cited to support the bodily dimension of the resurrection.