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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Angelus bell

Religion; Christianity

The triple Hail Mary recited in the evening, which is the origin of our modern Angelus, was closely associated with the ringing of a bell. This bell seemingly belonged to Coinplin, which was ...

Ancient of days

Religion; Christianity

A name given to God by the Prophet Daniel (7:9, 7:13, 7:22), in which he contrasts His eternal powers with the frail existence of the empires of the world.

Anglican orders

Religion; Christianity

In the creed of the Catholic Church, Holy Order is one of the Seven Sacraments instituted by Our Lord Jesus Christ.

Angel

Religion; Christianity

The word is used in Hebrew to denote indifferently either a divine or human messenger; from the Hebrew for "one going" or "one sent"; messenger.

Anger

Religion; Christianity

The desire of vengeance. Its ethical rating depends upon the quality of the vengeance and the quantity of the passion.

Balsam

Religion; Christianity

Balsam is an oily, resinous, and odorous substance, which flows spontaneously or by incision from certain plants, and which the Church mixes with olive oil for use as chrism.