Chapter 13 Vocabualry Flashcards
- parable:
A simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson.
- resurrection: The act of rising from the dead or returning to life
often associated with religious beliefs.
- apostle: A person sent on a mission
particularly one of the early followers of Jesus who spread his teachings.
- salvation: The act of being saved from sin
error
- martyr:
A person who suffers or dies for their beliefs or principles
- hierarchy:
A system in which people or groups are ranked one above the other according to status or authority.
- clergy:
such as priests or ministers
- laity:
The ordinary people in a religious organization who are not part of the clergy
- doctrine:
A set of beliefs or teachings that are held and promoted by a religious group.
- gospel:
The teaching or revelation of Christ often referring to the first four books of the New Testament.
- pope:
The Bishop of Rome and the leader of the worldwide Catholic Church.
- icon:
A religious image or symbol that represents a holy figure or event.
- iconoclast: A person who attacks or criticizes cherished beliefs or institutions
A person who attacks or criticizes cherished beliefs or institutions often in a religious context.
- excommunicate:
To officially exclude someone from participation in a church or religious community.
- schism:
A split or division in a religious organization or community often over differences in beliefs or practices.
- monastery:
A building or community where monks live work
