Who was translated to heaven?

We know that Jesus, after his resurrection on the third morning, walked the earth for 40 days. At that time He ascended to heaven. Others that have bypassed the long wait for the second coming of Christ was Moses and Elijah to name a couple. Scripture tells us that they were taken up as soon as their earthly life was over.

"Translated" is the correct Word when referring to those who have been "taken up" into heaven without experiencing death. Roman Catholic tradition might include the Blessed Virgin Mary, although legend holds that she did die but that her body and soul were lifted into heaven so that she would not experience any trace of corruption.