Resurrection is the concept of coming back to life after death. It generally refers to the rising of a person or being from the dead, restoring them to life as the same individual they were before death
. In religious contexts, resurrection has distinct meanings:
- Individual Resurrection: The belief that individual souls can be raised from the dead and restored to life, which is ongoing in some beliefs (e.g., Christian idealism)
- Universal Resurrection: The belief in a future event where all the dead will be raised bodily at the end of the world, a common eschatological belief in Abrahamic religions like Christianity, Judaism, and Islam
The resurrection of Jesus Christ is central to Christianity. Christians believe that Jesus was raised from the dead on the third day after his crucifixion, marking the beginning of eternal life and the promise of resurrection for all believers. This event is foundational to Christian faith, celebrated at Easter, and seen as proof of Jesus's divine nature and the hope of life after death
. Beyond Christianity, resurrection or similar ideas appear in other religions. For example, Hinduism and Buddhism include beliefs in reincarnation or spiritual rebirth, which differ from resurrection but share themes of life after death
. In summary, resurrection means rising from the dead to life again, often with religious significance, especially in Christianity where it signifies Jesus's victory over death and the promise of eternal life for believers.
