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What is the definition of Resurrection?

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Rising from the dead

This concept is central to Christian belief, particularly concerning Jesus Christ.

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Who is referred to as the Messiah in the context of the Old Testament?

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The saviour of the Jews promised in the Old Testament

The Messiah is a key figure in Jewish eschatology and is fulfilled in Christian belief through Jesus.

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Who is the author of the fourth gospel?

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John

John is traditionally believed to be the author of the Gospel of John, which presents a unique perspective on Jesus’ life and teachings.

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What is a Chiasm?

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A style of writing that repeats similar ideas in reverse sequence (ABCBA)

This literary structure is often used in biblical texts to emphasize particular themes.

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What significant event occurred after Jesus’ death on the cross?

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His resurrection

This event is foundational to Christian faith, symbolizing victory over sin and death.

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How did Jesus’ resurrection impact the disciples?

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It gave them confidence in preaching His word

The resurrection served as proof of Jesus’ divine nature and reassured the disciples in their mission.

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What does John 20 provide in terms of structure?

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A highly structured account with five episodes

These episodes illustrate the disciples’ fears and their journey to faith.

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List the five episodes described in John 20.

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  • John saw and believed (20:8)
  • Mary believed upon hearing Jesus call her name (20:16)
  • The disciples recognized Jesus and received the Holy Spirit (20:22)
  • Thomas believed after touching Jesus’ wounds (20:28)
  • John states that readers will believe based on evidence (20:31)

These episodes highlight the progression of belief among the disciples.

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What is the significance of the chiasm in John 20?

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It emphasizes belief based on evidence and recognition of Jesus

The structure reflects the journey from doubt to faith among the disciples.

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What did the first disciples experience upon entering the tomb?

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They did not understand what had happened but knew it was strange

This highlights the initial confusion and disbelief surrounding the resurrection.

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What does Mary Magdalene’s initial failure to recognize Jesus suggest?

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His body changed during the resurrection

This transformation is a topic of theological discussion regarding the nature of resurrected bodies.

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What command did Jesus give to Mary Magdalene?

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To tell the apostles that He has sent the Holy Spirit

This indicates the beginning of the apostles’ mission empowered by the Holy Spirit.

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How did Jesus demonstrate His authority to the disciples after His resurrection?

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He showed them His wounds and breathed on them to receive the Holy Spirit

This act parallels the creation narrative in Genesis.

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What was Thomas’ reaction to the other disciples’ claims?

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He did not believe until he touched Jesus’ wounds

This encounter illustrates the theme of doubt and the need for tangible proof in faith.

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What is the purpose of John’s Gospel according to John 20:31?

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To enable those who believe without having seen

This emphasizes the blessedness of faith over sight.

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True or False: The disciples were joyful when they first saw the resurrected Jesus.

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False

Initially, they experienced fear and confusion before joy came.

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Who is referred to as a 15-century apostle who preached Christianity to mostly gentiles?

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Paul

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What does 1 Corinthians 15:38-40 discuss regarding different types of bodies?

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It states that God gives each seed its own body, and not all flesh is the same; people, animals, birds, and fish have different kinds of flesh.

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What happens ‘in a moment, in a twinkling of an eye’ according to 1 Corinthians 15:52?

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The dead shall be raised imperishable, and we shall be changed.

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What are the three sections of John 21?

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  • Jesus appears to the disciples by the sea of Galilee (1-14)
  • Jesus commissions Peter to shepherd his people (21:15-23)
  • John’s testimony confirmed
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What does Jesus ask Peter to do in John 21:15-23?

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He asks Peter if he loves him more than the disciples and tells him to ‘feed my lambs’, ‘tend my sheep’, and ‘feed my sheep’.

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How does Paul understand the resurrection according to 1 Corinthians 15?

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He accepts the resurrection as fact and argues that Christians will be resurrected.

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What does Paul state about the resurrection in relation to Jesus?

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The resurrection must happen for Jesus to be resurrected.

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What are the characteristics of the earthly body as described by Paul?

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  • Weak
  • Perishable
  • Dishonest
  • Physical
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What are the characteristics of the resurrected body as described by Paul?

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  • Strong
  • Imperishable
  • Glorious
  • Spiritual
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How does Paul differentiate between resurrected bodies and resuscitated bodies?

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Resurrected bodies are different and not the same as the one that died; they will be in the image of the resurrected body.

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What does Paul indicate about the changed body for Christians?

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There is no indication of what the changed body means or whether it happens at death or collectively at some future point.

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According to N.T. Wright, how controversial was the proposition that Jesus was raised from the dead?

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It was just as controversial nineteen hundred years ago as it is today.

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Finish the quote: ‘Very truly I tell you, when you were younger you dressed yourself and went where you wanted; but when you are old you will stretch out your hands, and someone else will _______.

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dress you and lead you where you do not want to go

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Who is responsible for writing the testimony in John 21:24?

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John, the beloved disciple

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Who is Rudolph Bultmann?

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A German theologian who called for the ‘demythologisation’ of the New Testament

Bultmann aimed to reinterpret the New Testament for modern readers by removing mythical elements.

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What does it mean to demythologise?

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To eliminate mythical elements from a piece of writing

This process involves interpreting texts in a way that makes them relevant to contemporary understanding.

33
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What is Bultmann’s belief regarding what Christians must believe?

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That Jesus lived, preached, and died by crucifixion

Bultmann emphasized that the New Testament should be demythologised for modern interpretation.

34
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How did Bultmann define a myth?

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As the report of an event or occurrence involving supernatural powers or persons

Myths serve to explain the world and existence in human terms.

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What ancient belief did Bultmann reference in his work?

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The belief in a three-tiered universe with heaven above and hell beneath a spherical Earth

This belief reflects the worldview that myths were trying to address.

36
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What does Bultmann classify the virgin birth and resurrection as?

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Myths

He argued that modern readers cannot accept these mythological elements without abandoning contemporary intellect.

37
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What is Bultmann’s view on the resurrection?

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It is not a historical fact but a story to sustain faith

He believed modern readers cannot be expected to believe in the resurrection literally.

38
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How does Bultmann view Jesus as the Son of God?

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In a non-literal sense, as the expression of God

This view suggests that faith in the resurrection is not necessary for Christian belief.

39
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What does Bultmann say about faith in the resurrection?

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It is unnecessary to the Christian faith

He argued that the resurrection cannot be proved and does not give meaning to the crucifixion.

40
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What does Bultmann mean by ‘the demythologised resurrection’?

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A story of victory where Christ conquered death, proving he was the Son of God

This interpretation suggests that the resurrection is integral to understanding the crucifixion.

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What is the relationship between faith in the cross and faith in the resurrection according to Bultmann?

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Faith in the resurrection is the same as faith in the saving efficacy over the cross

He posited that both beliefs are intertwined in Christian faith.

42
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What role does preaching play in Bultmann’s theology?

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It is the means through which faith is illuminated

He emphasized that individuals experience resurrection through preaching rather than historical events.

43
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What does Bultmann suggest about Easter?

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It is about the rising of the faith of the early church rather than Christ

This perspective shifts the focus from historical events to the faith experience of believers.

44
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Fill in the blank: Bultmann states, ‘If the resurrection were an historical fact, faith would become _______.’

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superfluous

This highlights Bultmann’s belief in the importance of faith over historical validation.

45
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What does Bultmann argue about the perception of Jesus as the Risen one?

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It is crucial for personal faith, seeing him with the eyes of faith

This view emphasizes subjective belief over objective historical events.

46
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Who is N.T. Wright?

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A leading English New Testament scholar and former bishop of Durham

47
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What does N.T. Wright argue about Jesus’ resurrection?

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Marks the beginning of a restoration of creation that will be completed upon his return

48
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What is the Greek belief about life after death?

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No evidence of belief in bodily resurrection; Hades is a place of shadow

49
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What is Plato’s view on afterlife?

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Possibility of afterlife for the soul, but not a bodily return to the present world

50
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What is the Hebrew Shoel?

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Place for the dead; people are asleep there and waking them is dangerous

51
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How is resurrection viewed in the Old Testament?

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Vague and unfocused belief in resurrection

52
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What do Isaiah 26 and Ezekiel 37 suggest about resurrection?

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Part of the hope for the whole nation; all will rise at the same time

53
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What is the significance of Hosea 6 in resurrection belief?

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Early statement of belief in bodily resurrection

54
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What was the belief of the Sadducees regarding resurrection?

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They denied resurrection

55
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What was the belief of the Pharisees regarding resurrection?

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They insisted upon it

56
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How did early Christians view resurrection?

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Hope in the resurrection of the body with no disagreement

57
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What do early Christians believe happens at resurrection?

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Results in a gift of new body with different properties

58
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What does the term ‘asleep in Christ’ refer to?

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Similar to the Jewish concept of ‘interim state’

59
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Fill in the blank: ‘Resurrection’ does not mean life after death but life after _______.

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[life after death]

60
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What does 1 Corinthians 15:12-14 emphasize about resurrection?

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If there is no resurrection of the dead, then Christ has not been raised

61
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What is stated in 1 Corinthians 15:26-27 about death?

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The last enemy to be destroyed is death

62
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What did the resurrection confirm about Jesus?

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Jesus as the Messiah

The resurrection is a central tenet of early Christian belief, establishing Jesus’ identity.

63
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How did other Jews’ promises of resurrection compare to that of Jesus?

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Other Jews promised resurrection, but never delivered

This highlights the uniqueness of Jesus’ resurrection in early Christianity.

64
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What events do the Gospel accounts focus on?

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Events after Jesus’ death

The Gospels provide a narrative of the resurrection and its implications.

65
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What happened to Jesus 40 days after the resurrection?

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Exalted to heaven

This event is significant in Christian theology, marking the ascension.

66
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What was unique about Jesus’ body after resurrection according to the Gospels?

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The body was transformed, not a spiritual presence or resuscitated

This distinction is crucial in understanding the nature of the resurrection.

67
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What theory about Jesus’ survival is discounted?

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Jesus somehow survived

Roman soldiers were known for their efficiency in executing crucifixions.

68
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What assumption about the empty tomb does the theory suggest?

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Assumption would be stolen body, not resurrection

The empty tomb is a key element in the resurrection narrative.

69
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What common experience is mentioned regarding the disciples’ visions of Jesus?

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Visions of recently dead are common but do not lead to belief in raised dead

This suggests that the disciples’ belief was based on more than just visions.

70
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What must the disciples have experienced to believe in the resurrection?

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Seen the empty tomb and met someone they were convinced was Jesus

Some disciples, like Thomas, were initially skeptical.

71
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What is concluded about other origins of Christianity?

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Unconvincing compared to the resurrection

The resurrection is presented as the most compelling origin of Christian belief.

72
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What declaration was made about Jesus due to his resurrection?

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‘Son of God’

This title reflects the theological implications of the resurrection.

73
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True or False: The best historical explanation of the resurrection acknowledges theological questions.

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True

N.T. Wright emphasizes the historical significance of the resurrection.

74
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Fill in the blank: The tomb was indeed empty, and Jesus was indeed seen alive, because he was truly _______.

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raised from the dead

This statement encapsulates the core belief of the resurrection in Christianity.

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