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

Some families have incorporated Resurrection eggs into their traditions, placing scenes from the Resurrection in plastic eggs as a way of teaching children about the Easter story. —Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2024

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