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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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Trinity
Religion; Christianity
The Christian doctrine of the unity of Father, Son and Holy Spirit as three persons in one Godhead. See The Doctrine of the Trinity.
Unitarianism
Religion; Christianity
Religious movement connected to Christianity but that rejects the Trinitarian understanding of God. In 1961, Unitarians jointed with the Univeralists to form the Unitarian Universalist Association.
World Council of Churches
Religion; Christianity
The "fellowship of Churches which accept our Lord Jesus Christ as God and Savior" that was formally founded at Amsterdam on August 23, 1948.
Five Sacred Wounds
Religion; Christianity
The five wounds of Christ suffered during the Passion: the piercing of his hands, feet and side. Devotion to the Five Wounds developed in the Middle Ages.
Vicar of Christ
Religion; Christianity
Title for the Pope since the 8th century, which replaced the older title "Vicar of St. Peter. " It expresses the Pope's claim to be the appointed representative of Christ on earth (based on, e.g., ...
John Wycliffe
Religion; Christianity
English philosopher, theologian and reformer (c. 1328-84. ) He is known for his English translation of the Bible and has been called the "Morning Star of the Reformation. ".
Wolsey, Thomas
Religion; Christianity
English cardinal (c. 1472-1530. ) More a statesman than a churchman, Wolsey was active in foreign policy in a bold attempt to make England preeminent in Europe and was involved in King Henry VIII's ...
