20 Terms
Home > Industry/Domain > Religion > Christianity
Christianity
Christianity is a monotheistic and Abrahamic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, whom adherents believe to be the son of God. According to Christianity Jesus Christ is the savior of humanity phophesied in the Old Testament.
Industry: Religion
Add a new termContributors in Christianity
Christianity
imprimatur
Religion; Christianity
(Latin, "let it be printed"). Official authorization to print a book or other work, usually granted by a bishop for Catholic publications.
baptism
Religion; Christianity
The rite of admission to membership in Christian churches that involves immersing, sprinkling or anointing with water. Regarded as a sacrament by Catholic, Orthodox and Protestant Christians. Most ...
diocese
Religion; Christianity
A geographical region headed by a bishop, which usually includes several congregations. In Orthodoxy, a diocese is called an eparchy.
gospel
Religion; Christianity
(Greek evangelion; Old English godspel, "good news"). The content of Christian preaching; that is, that Christ died to save humans from the penalty of sin and reunite them with God. When capitalized, ...
rector
Religion; Christianity
In Anglicanism, the elected pastor of a financially self-supported congregation. If there are several clergy in the congregation, the rector has primary responsibility for directing worship.
saint
Religion; Christianity
In Protestant terminology, any Christian believer. In Catholicism, an especially holy Christian who has met certain requirements and been canonized by the Pope. See also cult of the saints.
canon
Religion; Christianity
(Greek kanon, "rule" or "reference point"). (1) The body of scriptures accepted as authoritative. (2) A priest who serves on the staff of a catehdral.
