A-Z: General definitions
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A-Z: General definitions: Priest
Definition
1.) A person whose role is to carry out religious functions. 2.) In the Old Testament the priests acted as intermediaries between God and the people. 3.) In the New Testament, all Christians are described as a 'royal priesthood' 4.) In the Christian Church, a person chosen and set apart to teach, lead people in the worship of God, administer the sacraments and provide pastoral care.
1. Devout, involved in religious practice
2. Member of a religious order, a monk or nun.
A 'testament' is a covenant or binding agreement and is a term used in the Bible of God's relationship with his people). The sacred writings of Judaism (the Hebrew Bible). These also form the first part of the Christian Bible.
The Bible describes God as the unique supreme being, creator and ruler of the universe.
A 'testament' is a covenant (binding agreement), a term used in the Bible of God's relationship with his people. The New Testament is the second part of the Christian Bible. Its name comes from the new covenant or relationship with God.
Name originally given to disciples of Jesus by outsiders and gradually adopted by the Early Church.
1. Term for a worshipping community of Christians.
2. The building in which Christians traditionally meet for worship.
3. The worldwide community of Christian believers.
1. Doing homage and giving honour and respect, especially to God. Acts of devotion. Human response to the perceived presence of the divine.
2. The part of the Christian liturgy usually consisting of sung material and prayers of thanksgiving.
The Bible describes God as the unique supreme being, creator and ruler of the universe.
Religious ceremony which symbolises receiving an inward spiritual grace.
1. Associated with spiritual care
2. A literary work depicting sheperds or rural life.
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