The Power of the Resurrected Body
Implications for Faith and Theology
- Theology
- Publisher: Wipf and Stock
- Published: 2025
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Publisher's Description
In The Power of the Resurrected Body the journey from ancient Jewish beliefs to modern Christian understandings of the afterlife is explored in depth. The book delves into the transformative promise of bodily resurrection, paralleling Jesus' own resurrection. Drawing on historical and cultural perspectives, it examines the evolving concepts of the body, from Hellenistic Judaism to post-Enlightenment Christianity. The mystery of Jesus' physical existence--his birth, death, and the empty tomb--serves as a focal point for understanding the nature of the resurrected body. Engaging with diverse viewpoints, the study highlights the significance of bodily continuity and the unique spiritual and physical dimensions of resurrection. This book offers a fresh perspective on the role of the body in the afterlife, exploring its preparation and preservation as key to eternal existence.
Endorsements (3)
“Dr. Evans provides valuable understanding regarding the intersection of the body and the self—the real us. He insightfully observes Jesus’ body to unlock the truth that our bodies are a facet of who we are at our core and have even greater and higher purposes central to life here and in the hereafter. A great addition to an important topic.”
“In his most recent book, The Power of the Resurrected Body, George Evans states that his aim is to ‘contribute to a deeper comprehension of the complex interplay between physicality, spirituality, and the divine.’ His insightful study challenges traditional—sometimes understudied and problematic—dualistic notions that have taken hold in the church as to the relationship of the body and to the spiritual aspects of humanity. When our human bodies matter more, adjustments need to be made across the theological spectrum. The work we do in the world becomes even more critical in God’s cosmic plan, the this-worldly aspects of salvation overtake more escapist views of ‘being saved for eternity.’ With the production of this work, perhaps a planned systematic theology resulting from the implications of this anthropological position is in order. I suspect we will hear more from Evans in the coming years.”
“With theological sensitivity, Evans unfolds the often-overlooked implications of Jesus’ resurrected body for the life of faith. Human existence is presented as an integrated whole—at once spiritual and material—grounded in the risen body of Christ. Through this lens, the resurrection emerges as a transformative reality that informs our understanding of redemption, human identity, and eschatological hope.”
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