Resurrection of the Dead as an Element of Factionalism in the Corinthian Church Community

Abstract Human tragedy could be summed up a single word—death. One first encounters it through the death of others, and then everyone faces for themselves. The Christian faith confronts humanity’s final foe head on, delivering sustained hope amidst sorrow despair impending death. This paper will address central role resurrection dead in First Corinthians. Second, present Paul’s retort to several challenges raised against notion resurrection. Finally, attempt systematize means by which Paul proves dead.