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The Resurrection of the Dead

Argues philosophically and theologically for bodily resurrection as consistent with justice, creation, and divine purpose.

Athenagoras of Athenslate 2nd century2nd century

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Category
Apologists
Genre
Treatise
Tradition
Eastern
Region
Athens and Alexandria
Original language
Greek
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This text is represented here through direct Greek witness material associated with Athenagoras of Athens and its circulation in Athens and Alexandria. Approved translation support is available in English, Spanish, and Indonesian.

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ResurrectionAnthropologyEschatologyApologetics

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  • Denial of bodily resurrection

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The Resurrection of the Dead