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

Examples of the Resurrection in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Then there’s the show’s ending, which cuts off after the crucifixion – cutting out the Resurrection, and its theological message, entirely. —Molly Jackson, The Conversation, 5 Apr. 2023

Christians worldwide will celebrate Easter, which commemorates the resurrection of Jesus, on Sunday. —Greg Garrison | , al, 8 Apr. 2023

As Patti Smith might say: Renew our subscription to the resurrection. —Chris Willman, Variety, 28 July 2023

While Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ on Easter, Good Friday serves an important part in the story of Christ essential to Easter celebrations. —Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 7 Apr. 2023

For Christians, the holy holiday celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ, and typically coincides with a church service and traditional family dinner. —Selena Barrientos, Good Housekeeping, 26 Feb. 2023

That's God's gift of redemption to the world, which finds fulfillment in in the resurrection. —Jordan Mendoza, USA TODAY, 6 Apr. 2023

The film told the story of Jesus from the manger to the resurrection; Ms. Sevilla, as Mary Magdalene, discovered the empty tomb. —Harrison Smith, Washington Post, 30 June 2023

Chagall’s inimitable style lent itself to stained glass, depicting scenes from the Old Testament and the resurrection of Christ. —Rick Steves, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2023