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Docetism |
Belief that Christ was only divine; he merely gave the appearance of being a mortal man. |
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Levirate law |
Deuteronomy 20. The obligation of a brother to raise up children for his deceased brother. Onan disobeyed this law, but of course Boaz kept it. |
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Marcionite heresy |
Belief that the God of the OT is separate and different from the God of the New Testament |
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Elchaisites |
Third-century sect. Retained a strict interpretation of the Jewish law in addition to a belief in Christ as a divine teacher, and they emphasized a kosher diet, a deep reverence for the environment, and baptism. |
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Shapur |
Third-century Persian emperor who protected Mani and allowed him to spread his ideas. |
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Archons |
The evil gods in the manichean heresy |
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Manichaeism |
Belief that men are sparks of god-essence trapped in evil material bodies. Duty of the Elect is to free these sparks. |
