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A-Z: General definitions: Felix Culpa
Definition
A paradoxical doctrine which teaches that the Fall of Humankind, seen in the Bible as a breaking of the relationship with God, actually had a positive outcome because it resulted in the coming of Christ.
Translation
Latin: 'Happy fault'.Related Topics
Big ideas: Garden of Eden, Adam and Eve, 'Second Adam'
The teaching on the beliefs of a religion, usually taught by theologians or teachers appointed by their church.
Adam and Eve's act of disobedience in the Garden of Eden described in the Old Testament Book of Genesis which led to estrangement from God for them and their descendants.
The Christian Bible consists of the Old Testament scriptures inherited from Judaism, together with the New Testament, drawn from writings produced from c.40-125CE, which describe the life of Jesus and the establishment of the Christian church.
The Bible describes God as the unique supreme being, creator and ruler of the universe.
Title (eventually used as name) given to Jesus, refering to an anointed person set apart for a special task such as a king.
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