Resurrection

James D G Dunn notes: “The epochal significance of Pentecost raises the whole course of salvation-history to a new plane ….In one sense, therefore, Pentecost can never be repeated - for the new age is here and cannot be ushered in again. But in another sense Pentecost, or rather the experience of Pentecost, can and must be repeated in the experience of all who would become Christians.” Dunn is effectively saying that in order to witness for Jesus Christ today, just as the disciples…

Formerly known as the Cristo Muerto, The Dead Christ is a sculpture that depicts the aftermath of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. It is made out of wood and from an ancient technique of Polychromed Poplar. It is believed to have been used in Northern Latium and Umbria while also traveling and being used at to other churches. After it had been discovered, it was reinstated to what it would have looked like in the period that it was created. Today, it is renowned for its importance in the history…

The Ascension by John Singleton Copley is an oil in canvas painting that depicts the ascension of Jesus to heaven. Copley derived his idea whilst in Rome as he studied Raphael’s Transfiguration of Christ. Copley’s work was at the heart of American Neoclassicism which was born out of the birth of the American republic. The Ascension differed greatly from Copley’s usual work of portraits, however maintains similar characteristics one would expect from work of this time. American Neoclassism has…

"The Greek transliteration of Golgatha is the Aramaic word for the skull" and in Latin, the word skull is "calvaria" which in English means calvary (Mitch and Sri, 358).Called Golgatha because there were rocks that formed a structure that resembled a skull, symbolizing death because it was an execution site (Mitch and Sri, 358).Before crucifixion, the wine was offered to lessen the pain, but the same soldiers who mocked Jesus with the crown of thorns put a poison called gall in the wine that…

Resurrection: the action or fact of resurrecting or being resurrected. A Tale of Two Cities (ATTC) is a novel by Charles Dickens about the French revolution. It is told from a narrative point of view, and is one of the most prominent examples of literary resurrection. In the story, there are both subtle, and blatant examples of resurrection. There are no literal resurrections in the story, that isn’t really possible. The resurrections found in this book are figurative, such as someone being…

The book The Case for the Resurrection of Jesus was written by Gary R. Habermas and Michael R. Licona, for the purpose of showing the legitimacy behind Yeshua’s Resurrection. The following is a chapter by chapter summary of this book. The first chapter is crucial, laying the foundation for the remainder of the book. The authors first address why the Resurrection is a crucial issue. First of all, Yeshua’s resurrection was at the forefront of all of the teachings of the Apostles and New Testament…

In the novel Tale of Two Cities, Charles Dickens utilizes the resurrection of his characters to emphasize his belief that France will resurrect into a new and peaceful country. The rebirth of his characters signal the change in their ways and freedom. Characters like Dr. Manette, Charles Darnay, and Sydney Carton exhibit resurrection through the events that happen to them and they are all saved by Lucie. Resurrection is a reoccurring theme throughout the novel that appears through the characters…

difficult to escape from this trap. However, some people are able to take charge, reclaim their lives, and forge a new path away from their past. They are called to live a new life. In A Tale of Two Cities, Charles Dickens illustrates the theme of resurrection through the actions his characters and uses it to enhance the…

Christ’s Death and Resurrection in Prophecies Paul in writing many letters to various churches is able to write in great depth on many topics of concern to the early churches. In his first letter to the church of Corinth, Paul conveys that his teachings on the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ are “in accordance with the scriptures” (1 Corinthians 15.3-4). While Paul is directly referencing the prophecies of Jesus, he is also alluding to greater themes within Israel’s Scriptures.…

Hello, My organization just finished going through a initiative change. Our hospital went under a merge that involved another organization. Before the merge took place, we were Resurrection Health Care. Resurrection owned seven hospital as well as one long-term facility and over fitty nursing homes. Provena healthcare owed ten hospitals as well as over fifty nursing homes. All of their organization are located in southern part of Illinois closes location to the city being in Joliet and as…