Christianity

Christianity

Christianity is a monotheistic and Abrahamic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, whom adherents believe to be the son of God. According to Christianity Jesus Christ is the savior of humanity phophesied in the Old Testament.

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Old testament

Religion; Christianity

The collection of books comprising the sacred scripture of the Hebrews and recording their history as the chosen people.

Psalm

Religion; Christianity

A sacred song; a poetical composition for use in the praise or worship of God.

Pope

Religion; Christianity

(Lat. Papa, "father") The bishop of Rome, who became the recognised leader of the entire Western church. See History: Development of the Papacy.

Treasury of merit

Religion; Christianity

Doctrinal basis for the sale of indulgences, in which certain saints performed more good works than was necessary to save them, and that this surplus can be applied to other believers in order to ...

Eschatology

Religion; Christianity

Branch of theology dealing with end times or last things. Includes such subjects as the afterlife, the Day of Judgment, the Second Coming, and the end of the world.

Gospel

Religion; Christianity

(Greek evangelion; Old English godspel, "good news"). The content of Christian preaching; that is, that Christ died to save humans from the penalty of sin and reunite them with God. When capitalized, ...

Adoptionism

Religion; Christianity

Generally, the teaching that Jesus was only a human who was "adopted" by God as his Son. Specifically, the heresy that arose in 8th-century Spain under Elipandus, Archbishop of Toledo, and Felix, ...