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14 Cards in this Set
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hermeneutics
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the field of theological study that attempts to interpret scripture
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apocalyptic
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the dramatic end of the present day
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beatitudes
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short statements that Jesus said about those who are most blessed
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pentecost
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the occasion when the holy spirit descended upon the deciples of Jesus
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gnosticism
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meaning mystical perception of knowledge; an organization of christiantiy
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trinity
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the father, son, and the holy spirit
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nicene creed
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the prayer that is the basis of what we believe
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christology
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the attempt to define the relationship between God and Jesus
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sees
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Rome, Constantinople, Alexandria, Antioch, and Jerusalem; area over the archbishop
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Eastern Orthodox
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disagreed with celibacy for priests, leavened of bread, and claimed the holy spirit is only from the father
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crusade
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any war between the muslims and christians for the holy land
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Inquisitions
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the use of force and terror to make people believe in God
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synod
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a council of church officials called to reach agreement on doctrines and administration
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synoptic
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refering to the three christian books of the bible: matthew mark and luke
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