A-Z: General definitions: Agnus Dei

Definition

The Latin phrase for the 'Lamb of God', used by John the Baptist of Jesus Christ in the New Testament: 'Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world' (John 1:29; John 1:36) - a reference to his coming death for the sins of others. In Revelation 5:6 Jesus is represented as a lamb who has been slain. The symbolism of the sacrificial lamb is found in Old Testament stories of Abel and Abraham and Isaac, the Passover and the practice of offering sacrifices for sin. Sentences asking Jesus, the 'Lamb of God' for forgiveness are used in the Mass / Holy Communion (Liturgy Holy Communion:Confession, Agnus Dei.

Translation

Latin: 'Lamb of God'.

Related Topics

Big ideas: Sheep, shepherd, and lamb; Atonement and sacrifice; Last Supper, communion, eucharist, mass

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