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In the Christian context, the resurrection of the dead is based on the resurrection of Jesus Christ after the crucifixion, which forms the basis of the Christian faith that all people will experience resurrection at the end of time to face the final judgment. In the Old Testament, death is understood as the separation between body and spirit. After we die, our bodies will decompose and become soil again while the spirit will leave our bodies for the afterlife, also known as Sheol. There is also a belief in the resurrection of the dead, which is the physical return of the body from the dead. This belief is reflected in books such as Daniel and Isaiah, which state that at the end of time, God will raise the dead to eternal life or eternal punishment. This concept of resurrection affirms the belief in divine justice and restoration, where each person will receive reward or punishment according to their deeds. In Christian theology, the resurrection of the dead provides hope for eternal life as well as complete redemption, and simultaneously reminds the faithful of the importance of living righteously and faithfully to God's teachings.  

Isaiah, a prophet in the 8th century BC in Jerusalem, has an important role in Jewish and Christian religious traditions. He began receiving divine revelations around 742 BC when the Assyrian Empire expanded its territory westward. Isaiah understood the political and foreign issues facing the Jewish kingdom, including relations with other countries such as Egypt, Ethiopia, and Assyria. Although the reigns of Jeroboam II and Uzziah were marked by economic prosperity, social justice was often overlooked. Isaiah firmly rebukes the rich and officials who oppress the poor, and he calls for the restoration of justice. In addition to being a prophet, Isaiah was also active in political affairs, believing that divine messages should play a role in political decisions. Although his advice was often ignored, he nevertheless warned of the consequences of sin and announced future arrivals promised in prophecy, including the coming of Immanuel. Methodologically, Isaiah received a divine call in the 8th century BC, facing moral and political challenges in Judah, and through that vision and call, he demonstrated faithfulness and the power of faith in conveying divine messages.