What is Resurrection?
[[File:Jesus Resurrection 1778.jpg|thumb|The resurrection of Jesus - a painting from 1778 by the German painter [[Johann Heinrich Tischbein]].]] '''Resurrection''' means bringing someone back to [[afterlife|life after they have died]]. ==Polytheistic religions== The idea of resurrection is found in writings of ancient [[Polytheism|polytheistic]] religions in the [[Middle East]]. Some [[Egypt|Egyptian]] and [[Canaanite]] writings tell of gods being resurrected, such as [[Osiris]] and [[Baal]]. In [[Greek mythology]], many men and women were given [[immortality|eternal life]] by being resurrected from the dead. In their stories, some who came back to life as gods were [[Alcmene]], Castor, [[Heracles]], and [[Melicertes]]. But the Greek [[philosopher]]s at that time did not believe in a physical rebirth. ==Abrahamic religions== === Christianity === {{main|Resurrection of Jesus}} [[Christianity|Christians]] believe that [[Jesus Christ]] was resurrected. They also believe in resurrection for all people after they die. This is based on the [[Gospel]]s and on [[Saint Paul]]'s writings in the [[New Testament]]. The resurrection of Jesus is the Christian belief that he returned to life by a [[miracle]]. He died by [[crucifixion]] on Friday and rose from his [[tomb]] to new life on Sunday morning. This belief is celebrated at [[Easter]]. The resurrection of Jesus Christ is written about by the [[evangelist]]s in the New Testament. They are the [[Writer|writers]] of the four Gospels in the New Testament. Christians believe the resurrection is a central part of the Christian faith. Jesus died on the cross to save mankind. When he was resurrected, Jesus defeated [[death]]. He is alive forever and sitting at God's right hand on a [[throne]]. This gives Christians the hope of a new life after death. This is because his resurrection mirrors the future for all Christians after they die. With Jesus Christ and with humans, the Bible shows that the resurrected body is changed from the original. This is because the human b