According to the provided reference, the three people who were taken up into heaven, body and soul, are Mary, Enoch, and Elijah.
The Three Ascended Individuals
While various religious texts discuss individuals who ascended to heaven, the reference specifically identifies three figures who were taken up in both body and soul:
| Name | How They Ascended |
|---|---|
| Mary | Body and Soul |
| Enoch | Body and Soul |
| Elijah | Body and Soul |
Analysis of the Ascensions
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Mary: In Christian tradition, it is believed that Mary, the mother of Jesus, was assumed into heaven both bodily and spiritually.
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Enoch: In the Old Testament, it is mentioned that Enoch walked with God and was taken by God, which is interpreted by some as an ascension into heaven without experiencing death.
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Elijah: The prophet Elijah is also described in the Old Testament as being taken up to heaven in a whirlwind. He is believed to have ascended bodily.
The reference notes a distinction between those taken up body and soul (like Mary, Enoch, and Elijah) versus those whose soul went to heaven (such as Moses). The transfiguration event with Elijah and Moses, further supports Elijah's bodily ascent.
