difference between absorb and resistances

[Demosthenes]

I have a couple questions.
1.) What is the difference between absorb's and resistances
2.) Do either of these 2 reduce dmg from bone spirit or fist of heavens

[Mr.Lee]

Absorb = You get life when you are hit by a element
Resistance = Reduces the dmg made by a element

Bone Spirit = Magic dmg, i dont know if the resistance reduces / increase the dmg , and there are curently none magic absorb active

Fist of Heavens = Lightning dmg, so resistance and absorb does reduce the dmg

[TeRaGuArD]

You need good res to make absorb do it's job right so you need them both so screw the difference in my opinion

[Adrenachrome]

GOod resistances= leet
Absorb= n00b

[Titusfied]

So if I have maxed resistances (90%) on my Pally (because of armor), and I get some nice absorb on him too, will I be able to actually gain life when I'm hit?

Titusfied

["CRØNîC-KîLLå"]

definatelly you will gain life

[Adrenachrome]

and one melee hit will rape you