the Resurrection

noun

in Christianity
1
: the event told about in the Bible in which Jesus Christ returned to life after his death
2
or the resurrection : the event told about in the Bible in which dead people will be brought back to life before the day of final judgment

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The early witnesses to the resurrection of Christ did the same. — Case Thorp, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2026 The hope that this motto refers to is the hope of the resurrection – of life triumphing over death – as reflected in the golden cross. — Mathew Schmalz, The Conversation, 9 Apr. 2026 Season 7 is the show’s final entry and will follow the Resurrection of Jesus. — Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 June 2026 And the resurrection of Victoria's Secret places some pressure on the Skims business. — Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for the Resurrection

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“The Resurrection.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Resurrection. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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