resurrection

Everyday

1. (Bible, church) The Resurrection is the rising of Jesus from the dead on the third day after his crucifixion, which Christians celebrate at Easter. tree →
2. A resurrection is the act of coming back to life. tree →
3. A return of something that was forgotten or gone: «the resurrection of an old toy craze». tree →

In the lessons

In religious education, Christians believe the Resurrection is the heart of their faith; Easter Sunday celebrates it, and the empty tomb is its sign. In everyday language «resurrection» can mean bringing something old back into use. Phrases: «the Resurrection of Jesus», «resurrection of the dead», «Easter and the Resurrection».

Examples

• Christians celebrate the Resurrection on Easter Sunday. tree →
• The women found the tomb empty on the morning of the Resurrection. tree →
• Christians believe in the resurrection of the dead at the end of time. tree →
• The Easter eggs remind some Christians of new life and the Resurrection. tree →
• The film was a resurrection of an old cartoon. tree →
• The fashion for yo-yos had a resurrection. tree →
• Our class painted pictures of the Resurrection story. tree →

Note

Capital R for the Resurrection of Jesus. Verb: resurrect. Spelling: double r, double r: r-e-s-u-r-r-e-c-t-i-o-n. Speak of beliefs as «Christians believe».