Apocrypha Apocrypha (from the Greek word , meaning "those having been hidden away"Specifically, is the neuter plural of ἀπόκρυφος, a participle derived from the verb ἀποκρύπτω ἀποκρύπτειν, "to hide something away".) are texts of uncertain authenticity, or writings where the authorship is questioned. Apocrypha
Arminianism Arminianism is a school of soteriological thought within Protestant Christianity based on the theological ideas of the Dutch Reformed theologian Jacobus Arminius (1560-1609)Magnusson, Magnus (ed). Chambers Biographical Dictionary (Chambers: Cambridge University Press, 1995) 62 and his historic followers, the Remonstrants. Arminianism
Apostolic Succession Apostolic Succession is the concept in Christianity that the succession of bishops, in uninterrupted lines, is historically traceable back to the original twelve apostlesOskar Sommel, Rudolf Stählin Christliche Religion, Frankfurt 1960, 19 Within Catholic Christianity it "is one of four elements which define the true Church of Jesus Christ" Oskar Sommel, Rudolf Stählin Christliche Religion, Frankfurt 1960, 19 and legitimizes the existing sacramental offices, as it is considered necessary for a bishop to perform legitimate or "valid" ordinations of priests, deacons, and other bishops. Apostolic succession is transmitted during episcopal consecrations (the ordination of bishops) by the laying on of hands of bishops previously consecrated within the apostolic succession. Apostolic_Succession
Books of the Bible Books of the Bible are listed differently in the canons of Jews, and Catholic, Protestant, Greek Orthodox, Slavonic Orthodox, Georgian, Armenian Apostolic, Syriac and Ethiopian Churches, although there is substantial overlap. A table comparing the canons of some of these denominations appears below, for both the Old Testament and the New Testament. Books_of_the_Bible
Christianity Christianity ( Greek Χριστιανισμός, from the word Xριστός (Christ)is a monotheistic religionChristianity's status as monotheistic is affirmed in, amongst other sources, the Catholic Encyclopedia (article "Monotheism"); William F. Albright, From the Stone Age to Christianity; H. Christianity
Eucharist The Eucharist, also called Holy Communion or Lord's Supper and other names, is a Christian sacrament by which, in a common interpretation, those who celebrate it commemorate the Last Supper by consecrating bread and wine.WordNet (Cognitive Science Laboratory Princeton University)"The Eucharist is a re-enactment of the Last Supper, the final meal that Jesus Christ shared with his disciples before his arrest, and eventual crucifixion" (BBC - Religion & Ethics - Eucharist). Eucharist
Filioque Filioque, a Latin phrase meaning "and (from) the Son". In Western Christianity, it was added to the Nicene-Constantinopolitan Creed after the words "We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father". Filioque
Methodism Methodism is a movement within Protestant Christianity represented by a number of denominations and organizations. The Methodist movement traces its origin to the evangelical awakening in 18th century Great Britain. Methodism
Salvation In theology, salvation can mean three related things: being saved from, or liberation from, something, such as suffering or the punishment of sin – also called deliverance; being saved for something, such as an afterlife or participating in the Reign of God – also called redemption; or social liberation and healing, as in liberation theology. Salvation
Hagia Sophia Hagia Sophia (, ; "Holy Wisdom", or Sancta Sapientia) is a former patriarchal basilica, later a mosque, now a museum in Istanbul, Turkey. Famous in particular for its massive dome, it is considered the epitome of Byzantine architecture. Hagia_Sophia
Perseverance of the saints Perseverance of the saints is a controversial Christian teaching that none who are truly saved can be condemned for their sins or finally fall away from the faith. The doctrine appears in two different forms: (1) the traditional Calvinist doctrine found in the Reformed Christian confessions of faith, and (2) the Free Grace or non-traditional Calvinist doctrine found in some Baptist and other evangelical churches. Perseverance_of_the_saints
Total depravity Total depravity (also called total inability and total corruption) is a theological doctrine that derives from the Augustinian concepts of original sin. It is also advocated by many Protestant confessions of faith and catechisms, including those of Lutheranism,The Book of Concord, "The Thorough Declaration of the Formula of Concord," chapter II, sections 11 and 12; The Augsburg Confession, Article 2 Anglicanism and Methodism,See the Anglican Thirty-nine Articles, Articles 9 and 10, and the Methodist Articles of Religion, Article 7. Total_depravity