About the Author

Kevin J. Madigan is professor of the history of Christianity, Divinity School, Harvard University. His previous books include The Passions of Christ in the High Middle Ages. Jon D. Levenson is Albert A. List Professor of Jewish Studies, Divinity School and Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations, Harvard University. He is the author of Resurrection and the Restoration of Israel: The Ultimate Victory of the God of Life, published by Yale University Press.

Reviews

"An important, even urgent book that comes with vigor and passion." Walter Brueggemann, The Christian Century--Walter Brueggemann"The Christian Century" (07/01/2008)"

"Cogent and accessible. . . . The deft historical arguments of Resurrection will draw adherents of both [Christianity and Judaism] to explore their 'neglected continuity.'" Michael Peppard, Commonweal--Michael Peppard"Commonweal" (05/09/2008)"

"In Resurrection, Madigan and Levenson provide a unique and groundbreaking entry into the concept of resurrection. As such the book is truly alandmark work." Gary A./i>--Gary A. Anderson"First Things" (06/01/2008)"

"This is a gem of a book. Jon Levenson and Kevin Madigan address and correct a number of widely held misconceptions about Judaism, Jesus, and Christian origins, which continue to distort Jewish-Christian relations to this day." Matthias Henze, Rice University
--Matthias Henze"

Accessible and engaging for the non-specialist, yet also with nuggets for the expert, Madigan and Levenson wonderfully clarify the biblical meaning of resurrection and illuminate both Christian and Jewish faiths. Walter Moberly, Durham University
--Walter Moberly"

How did Roman era Jews and Christians learn to trust God's faithfulness to raise the dead? Resurrection is a luminous scriptural story, beautifully told by Madigan and Levenson. David L. Tiede, Augsburg College
--David L. Tiede"

No one will think the same about resurrection after reading this wonderful volume. Powerful and persuasive readings of the Bible adorn nearly every page. It will provide a fruitful ground for Jews and Christians to explore the roots of their shared faith in the world to come. Gary A. Anderson, University of Notre Dame
--Gary A. Anderson"

This book brims with provocative insights and reveals many connections between the well-known Christian faith in resurrection and lesser known or previously unnoticed precedents and parallels in Jewish thought, the Hebrew Bible, and cognate literature. Jonathan Klawans, Boston University
--Jonathan Klawans"

This marvelous study of the resurrection of the body offers us the very best of Jewish and Christian scholarship on the two traditions, resulting in a book that will surely become the standard work on the subject for Jews and Christians alike and indeed for all who want insight into our shared hope for a life beyond the grave. Richard J. Mouw, Fuller Theological Seminary
--Richard J. Mouw"

Two Harvard scholars, one Jewish and the other Catholic, have co-authored this superb and readable treatment of a core belief in Judaism and Christianity resurrection and suggest how belief in resurrection can change one s life. Richard J. Clifford, S.J., Boston College School of Theology and Ministry
--Richard J. Clifford, S.J."

"This book brims with provocative insights and reveals many connections between the well-known Christian faith in resurrection and lesser known or previously unnoticed precedents and parallels in Jewish thought, the Hebrew Bible, and cognate literature."--Jonathan Klawans, Boston University
--Jonathan Klawans

"Accessible and engaging for the non-specialist, yet also with nuggets for the expert, Madigan and Levenson wonderfully clarify the biblical meaning of resurrection and illuminate both Christian and Jewish faiths."--Walter Moberly, Durham University
--Walter Moberly

"How did Roman era Jews and Christians learn to trust God's faithfulness to raise the dead? "Resurrection" is a luminous scriptural story, beautifully told by Madigan and Levenson." --David L. Tiede, Augsburg College
--David L. Tiede

"No one will think the same about resurrection after reading this wonderful volume. Powerful and persuasive readings of the Bible adorn nearly every page. It will provide a fruitful ground for Jews and Christians to explore the roots of their shared faith in the world to come."--Gary A. Anderson, University of Notre Dame
--Gary A. Anderson

"This marvelous study of the resurrection of the body offers us the very best of Jewish and Christian scholarship on the two traditions, resulting in a book that will surely become the standard work on the subject for Jews and Christians alike--and indeed for all who want insight into our shared hope for a life beyond the grave."--Richard J. Mouw, Fuller Theological Seminary
--Richard J. Mouw

"Two Harvard scholars, one Jewish and the other Catholic, have co-authored this superb and readable treatment of a core belief in Judaism and Christianity--resurrection--and suggest how belief in resurrection can change one's life."--Richard J. Clifford, S.J., Boston College School of Theology and Ministry
--Richard J. Clifford, S.J.

0;Accessible and engaging for the non-specialist, yet also with nuggets for the expert, Madigan and Levenson wonderfully clarify the biblical meaning of resurrection and illuminate both Christian and Jewish faiths.1;2;Walter Moberly, Durham University
-- Walter Moberly

0;How did Roman era Jews and Christians learn to trust God''s faithfulness to raise the dead? "Resurrection" is a luminous scriptural story, beautifully told by Madigan and Levenson.1; 2;David L. Tiede, Augsburg College
-- David L. Tiede

0;No one will think the same about resurrection after reading this wonderful volume. Powerful and persuasive readings of the Bible adorn nearly every page. It will provide a fruitful ground for Jews and Christians to explore the roots of their shared faith in the world to come.1;2;Gary A. Anderson, University of Notre Dame
-- Gary A. Anderson

0;This book brims with provocative insights and reveals many connections between the well-known Christian faith in resurrection and lesser known or previously unnoticed precedents and parallels in Jewish thought, the Hebrew Bible, and cognate literature.1;2;Jonathan Klawans, Boston University
-- Jonathan Klawans

0;This marvelous study of the resurrection of the body offers us the very best of Jewish and Christian scholarship on the two traditions, resulting in a book that will surely become the standard work on the subject for Jews and Christians alike2;and indeed for all who want insight into our shared hope for a life beyond the grave.1;2;Richard J. Mouw, Fuller Theological Seminary
-- Richard J. Mouw

0;Two Harvard scholars, one Jewish and the other Catholic, have co-authored this superb and readable treatment of a core belief in Judaism and Christianity2;resurrection2;and suggest how belief in resurrection can change one7;s life.1;2;Richard J. Clifford, S.J., Boston College School of Theology and Ministry
-- Richard J. Clifford, S.J.

"Jon Levenson and Kevin Madigan address and correct a number of widely held misconceptions about Judaism, Jesus, and Christian origins, which continue to distort Jewish-Christian relations to this day."--Matthias Henze, Rice University