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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Gibson has previously said that the Passion of the Christ sequel will cover much more than the resurrection of Jesus.
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Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
Featuring aching, ferocious performances from Emmy winners Hannah Einbinder and Gillian Anderson, Camp Miasma imagines the resurrection of a dormant slasher franchise.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 11 May 2026
For Christians, Easter marks the resurrection of Jesus Christ and carries a message rooted in peace.
—Chicago Tribune, 11 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
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Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
Featuring aching, ferocious performances from Emmy winners Hannah Einbinder and Gillian Anderson, Camp Miasma imagines the resurrection of a dormant slasher franchise.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 11 May 2026
For Christians, Easter marks the resurrection of Jesus Christ and carries a message rooted in peace.
—Chicago Tribune, 11 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
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 Jun. 2026.
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