Resurrection and the Virtue of Hope - Anba Abram

This book by Anba Abram, Bishop of Fayoum and Abbot of the Monastery of Archangel Gabriel at Naqlun, explores the profound theological relationship between the Resurrection of Christ and the virtue of hope within Coptic Orthodox thought. The book demonstrates how the Resurrection is a true victory over death and despair, restoring repentance and security to humanity. The author explains the meaning of hope as one of the great virtues and its importance in facing life's spiritual and social tribulations. It also covers symbols of the resurrection in the Old Testament, such as Jonah, Daniel, and the Three Holy Children, and clarifies the role of the Holy Sacraments in the Church as a reservoir for the power of life granted through the Resurrection. The text focuses on the General Resurrection and the nature of glorified, incorruptible spiritual bodies, providing divine calls and sayings from Church Fathers like Pope Shenouda III and St. Augustine to strengthen trust in God's eternal prom