Christianity
Original sin: The doctrine that humanity is in a state of sin resulting from the fall of Adam and Eve.
Jesus: Son of God and Central figure of Christianity.
Mary: Mother of Jesus
John Baptist: A prophet who baptized Jesus
Eastern Orthodox: Originates from the eastern roman empire, with distinct liturgical and theological traditions
Council of Nicaea: The first ecumenical council that established foundational Christian doctrines such as nature of the Christ and the Trinity
Trinity: The Christian doctrine that God exists as three persons in one essence: the Father, the Son (Jesus), and the Holy Spirit.
Apolistic Succession: The belief that church authority is derived from the apostles through a continuous line of bishops.
Crusades: Military Campaigns sanctioned by the church
Paul of Tarsus
Protestant Reformation
Luther: Martin Luther, a German monk whose 95 Theses sparked the Reformation, emphasizing salvation by faith alone
Calvin: John Calvin, a French theologian who developed Reformed theology, emphasizing the sovereignty of God and predestination.
Gnostic Christianity
Marcion: An early Christian who proposed a distinct separation between the God of the Old Testament and the New Testament God, leading to the Marcionite heresy.
Gospel of Judas: Presents Judas Iscariot in a more positive light, suggesting he acted according to Jesus' wishes.
Gospel of Mary Magdaiene: A text portraying Mary Magdalene as a prominent disciple of Jesus.
Gospel of Thomas: A collection of sayings attributed to Jesus, emphasizing mystical knowledge.
Canonical Gospels: The four gospels included in the New Testament: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. They narrate the life and teachings of Jesus.
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Synoptic Gospels: The gospels of Mark , Mathew and Luke
Mystical Gospel: : Refers to the Gospel of John, which presents a more spiritual and theological perspective on Jesus' life and mission.
John Gospel: Focuses on the divine nature of Jesus and his role in salvation.
Mark: The earliest gospel, focusing on the deeds and suffering of Jesus.
Mathew: Emphasizes Jesus as the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies.
Luke: Highlights Jesus' compassion and concern for all people.
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