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A-Z: General definitions: Santiago de Compostela
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James the Great (Santiago de Compostela), son of Zebedee. He witnessed the Transfiguration of Christ and was the first apostle to be martyred in 40AD. 7th Century tradition claimed he visited Spain. His shrine at Compostela a major medieval pilgrimage.
Event described in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke in which Jesus is seen by Peter, James and John, revealed in glory and accompanied by Moses and Elijah.
Title (eventually used as name) given to Jesus, refering to an anointed person set apart for a special task such as a king.
The twelve disciples chosen and commissioned by Jesus to share his mission.
The killing of a person in defence of a belief or cause.
Belonging to the Middle Ages.
A journey to a sacred place made for religious reasons. 2. In Christian thought, the journey of the believer through this world towards heaven.
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