WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

ORIGINS OF CHRISTIANITY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The followers of Jesus believed in his ____, or his coming back to life after he was dead.
A
resurrection
B
afterlife
C
crucifixion
D
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Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -For Christians, the resurrection is the belief that Jesus came back to life three days after he died on the cross. The Gospel of Luke (24:1–9) explains how Jesus’ followers found out that he had been resurrected: On the Sunday after Jesus’ death, Jesus’ female followers went to visit his tomb.

Detailed explanation-2: -Mary Magdalene was a disciple of Jesus. According to the Gospel accounts, Jesus cleansed her of seven demons, and she financially aided him in Galilee. She was one of the witnesses of the Crucifixion and burial of Jesus and, famously, was the first person to see him after the Resurrection.

Detailed explanation-3: -Give 2 reasons why the disciples believed Jesus was alive after his resurrection One reason the disciples believed Jesus was alive after his resurrection was that women were told by God that he had risen Another reason is because Jesus appeared to them and that his tomb was empty.

Detailed explanation-4: -Like the Abrahamic religions, the Dharmic religions also include belief in resurrection and reincarnation. There are stories in Buddhism where the power of resurrection was allegedly demonstrated in Chan or Zen tradition. In Hinduism, the core belief in resurrection/reincarnation is known as saṃsāra.

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