Religious Studies GCSE
Power over Death
What Power over Death means in Religious Studies GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Power over Death
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The miracle demonstrates Jesus' absolute power over death and reinforces his divine authority, as the girl immediately stands and walks at his command.
Topics that use Power over Death
- Theme G: St Mark’s gospel: the life of Jesus (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Asceticism and Humility
- Atonement
- Atonement and salvation
- Authority and inspiration
- Authority of Jesus
- Biblical interpretation
- Blasphemy
- Christ (Messiah)
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