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Messiah |
the promised deliverer of the Jewish nation prophesied in the Hebrew Bible. |
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Apostle |
each of the twelve chief disciples of Jesus Christ.any important early Christian teacher, especially St. Paul. |
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Martyr |
a person who is killed because of their religious or other beliefs |
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Clergy |
the body of all people ordained for religious duties, especially in the Christian Church. |
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Pope |
the bishop of Rome as head of the Roman Catholic Church. |
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Patriarch |
any of those biblical figures regarded as fathers of the human race, especially Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, their forefathers, or the sons of Jacob |
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Heresy |
belief or opinion contrary to orthodox religious (especially Christian) doctrine. |
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Excommunicate |
officially exclude (someone) from participation in the sacraments and services of the Christian Church. |
