The doctrine of the resurrection of the body is one of the most neglected of the central doctrines of the Christian faith. The author notes the absence of this doctrine in church hymns and most books published on theology. In discussing the misconceptions on the resurrection of the body, the author mentions how Greek philosophy might have influenced the early church such as at Corinth. He also clarifies the biblical significance of death for the Christian and non-Christian.

In light of 1 Corinthians 15 this article explains the biblical significance of death and the necessity of bodily resurrection. It points to the way in which this should shape the Christian attitude towards death.