Ch 13 Vocab Flashcards
A short story that teaches a principle about what is good behavior
Parable
The act of rising from the dead
Resurrection
Christian leader chosen by Jesus to spread his message
Apostle
The act of being saved from the effects of sin
Salvation
A person who is willing to die for his or her beliefs
Martyr
An organization with different levels of authority
Hierarchy
Church officials
Clegry
Regular church members
Laity
Official church teaching
Doctrine
The accounts that apostles wrote of Jesus’ life
Gospel
The title given to the Bishop of Rome
Pope
A representation of an object of worship
Icon
Originally; a person who destroys icons; today: a person who criticizes traditional beliefs
Iconoclast
To declare that a person or group is no longer a member of the church
Excommunicate
A separation or division from a church
Schism