Metaphorical understanding of Jesus’ resurrection
In addition to being a central tenet of Christianity, Jesus Christ’s resurrection is a powerful metaphor that relates to the human experience of change, hope and renewal. Although this event is frequently regarded literally, it can also be understood metaphorically to explore themes such as personal...
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| description | In addition to being a central tenet of Christianity, Jesus Christ’s resurrection is a powerful metaphor that relates to the human experience of change, hope and renewal. Although this event is frequently regarded literally, it can also be understood metaphorically to explore themes such as personal and collective transformation. This article seeks to explore some of these multifaceted meanings by considering historical contexts of relevant biblical texts (mainly the four gospels and Paul) and literary, artistic and cultural expressions, culminating in the ongoing relevance of the resurrection narrative.
Intradisciplinary and/or interdisciplinary implications: The article illustrates the need for interpreting the ancient references to the resurrection of Jesus metaphorically. Interpreting these mythological descriptions in a realistic, historical and literal sense renders them anachronistic in our time. Resurrection, viewed metaphorically, can, however, still convey rich and meaningful perspectives. It can still be a core element of one’s existential belief. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-71020d787eb04869bb63c6eeb0a6a8282025-08-20T03:07:37ZafrAOSISVerbum et Ecclesia1609-99822074-77052025-05-01461e1e910.4102/ve.v46i1.34412065Metaphorical understanding of Jesus’ resurrectionChris Jones0Department of Systematic Theology and Ecclesiology, Faculty of Theology, Stellenbosch University, StellenboschIn addition to being a central tenet of Christianity, Jesus Christ’s resurrection is a powerful metaphor that relates to the human experience of change, hope and renewal. Although this event is frequently regarded literally, it can also be understood metaphorically to explore themes such as personal and collective transformation. This article seeks to explore some of these multifaceted meanings by considering historical contexts of relevant biblical texts (mainly the four gospels and Paul) and literary, artistic and cultural expressions, culminating in the ongoing relevance of the resurrection narrative. Intradisciplinary and/or interdisciplinary implications: The article illustrates the need for interpreting the ancient references to the resurrection of Jesus metaphorically. Interpreting these mythological descriptions in a realistic, historical and literal sense renders them anachronistic in our time. Resurrection, viewed metaphorically, can, however, still convey rich and meaningful perspectives. It can still be a core element of one’s existential belief.https://verbumetecclesia.org.za/index.php/ve/article/view/3441ancient near eastgospelsgraeco-romanjewish beliefsjesusliteratureregenerationresurrectiontransformation. |
| spellingShingle | Chris Jones Metaphorical understanding of Jesus’ resurrection Verbum et Ecclesia ancient near east gospels graeco-roman jewish beliefs jesus literature regeneration resurrection transformation. |
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| topic | ancient near east gospels graeco-roman jewish beliefs jesus literature regeneration resurrection transformation. |
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