The term is a feminine noun, often used in the New Testament to denote the rising again of the dead.
Cultural context
In Jewish belief, the resurrection was a future event where the righteous would be raised to eternal life. This was a point of contention between the Pharisees, who believed in it, and the Sadducees, who did not.
Theological significance
Paul's mention of the resurrection underscores the Christian hope in life after death and aligns with the Pharisaic belief, creating a point of theological contention with the Sadducees.
This is a feminine noun, often used to describe the quality of being morally right or justifiable.
Cultural context
In the Greco-Roman world, righteousness was often associated with justice and the proper order of society. In Jewish thought, it was closely tied to adherence to the Law.
Theological significance
Paul's discourse on righteousness before Felix highlights the Christian understanding of righteousness as a gift from God through faith in Jesus Christ, rather than through the Law alone.