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The resurrection of Jesus has long been central to Christian faith and Christian art, whether as a single scene or as part of a cycle of the Life of Christ. In the teachings of the traditional Christian churches, the sacraments derive their saving power from the passion and resurrection of Christ, upon which the salvation of the world entirely ...
An angel appears who rolls back the stone and sits on it outside the tomb, telling them that "He is not here; for he has been raised, as he said." [8] Two men "in dazzling clothes" suddenly appear while they are in the tomb, saying that "He is not here, but has risen." [9] Appearance of two angels to Mary Magdalene. [10]
Credits for the origin of the greeting vary. However, the phrase "Christ is risen" is likely a shortened piece from Matthew 28:5-6, "The angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay." [7]
6: He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay. The modern World English Bible translates the passage as: 5: The angel answered the women, “Don’t be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus, who has been crucified. 6: He is not here, for he has risen, just like he said.
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It could be that he was aware of the examples from the Old Testament (3 Kings 17, 4 Kings 13 and 4 Kings 4), or perhaps he believed the common Greek understanding propagated by Pythagoras that the souls of the just were permitted to enter other bodies. He may have believed that John was now more powerful having come back from the dead and could ...
Religious images in Christian theology have a role within the liturgical and devotional life of adherents of certain Christian denominations. The use of religious images has often been a contentious issue in Christian history. Concern over idolatry is the driving force behind the various traditions of aniconism in Christianity.