Re: The Early Christians: Creed, Confession and Scripture

G Banks wrote:

> The salvation of the soul would be the final goal of only a part of
> the human, not of the whole. In order that the final goal can be
> realized, the body must be united with the soul, which is possible
> only through resurrection.
> 
> Athenagoras, On the Resurrection of the Dead 24-25 (summary). 

Moses was the first prophet. He said in these very words, "A ruler shall 
never be lacking in Judah nor a leader from his thigh until he comes for 
whom it is reserved. And he shall be the expectation of the nations." The 
words "he shall be the expectation of the nations" were meant to be a 
testimony that people of every nation would expect his return, as you can 
see with your own eyes and be convinced by the fact.

Justin, First Apology 32.