Ch.7 Flashcards
Parable
a short story that teaches a principle about what is good behavior
Create
to bring into existence; to produce by a course of action
Interpret
to explain the meaning of
Resurrection
the act of rising from the dead
apostle
Christian leader chosen by Jesus to spread his message
salvation
the act of being saved of the effects of sin
region
a broad geographic are
community
people living in a particular area; the area itself
martyr
a person who is willing to die for his or her beliefs
military
relating to armed forces
hierchy
an organization with different levels of authority
clergy
church officials
laity
regular church members
gospels
the accounts of Jesus’ life that were written down by the apostles
pope
the title given to the bishop of Rome
icon
a representation of an object of worship
display
to place an object where people can view it
iconoclast
originally- a person who destroys icons; today- a person who criticizes traditional beliefs
excommunicate
to declare that a person or group is no longer a member of the church
schism
a separation or division from the church
monastery
a religious group
