English Literature A-Level
Christian faith and resurrection
What Christian faith and resurrection means in English Literature A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Christian faith and resurrection
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
The belief in the resurrection of the soul, expressed through the paradox that through death humanity achieves eternal life.
Topics that use Christian faith and resurrection
- Component 3: Poetry – Section B: Specified Poetry Pre- or Post-1900 – Pre-1900 – Metaphysical Poetry – Metaphysical Poetry, editor Colin Burrow (Penguin, 2006) (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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