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“When Adam ate the irrevocable apple, Thou Saw'st beyond death the resurrection of the dead” quote by C.S. Lewis
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““When Adam ate the irrevocable apple, Thou Saw'st beyond death the resurrection of the dead””

C.S. Lewis

About This Quote

Source Book: The Great Divorce by C.S. Lewis, 1946

The quote suggests that after humanity’s fall, divine vision extends beyond mortality to the promise of resurrection.

In simple terms: God sees beyond death to resurrection.

Key Takeaway

Recognize hope beyond loss.

Themes

faith redemption afterlife

Mood

contemplative hopeful

Type

theological inspirational

When to use this quote

  • grief counseling
  • spiritual reflection
  • religious study

Key Concepts

theology eternity hope

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does resurrection mean to you?
  • How do you find hope after loss?
A Different Perspective

Resurrection is not guaranteed for all; belief varies.

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