Posted on 25 May 2026
The apocryphal gospels are a collection of works that claim to record additional words and deeds of Jesus, beyond what is found in the canonical gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. The term "apocrypha" comes from the Greek word for "obscure" or "hidden," as these works were …
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Posted on 25 May 2026
Apollinarianism was a heresy that emerged in the fourth century and challenged the early church's understanding of the nature of Jesus Christ. Named after Apollinaris the Younger, bishop of the Laodicean church, this belief system denied the full humanity and perfection of Jesus …
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Posted on 25 May 2026
Apollo Quiboloy is the founder and leader of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ, the Name Above Every Name (KJC), a Philippines-based religious group. Quiboloy was previously involved in the National Assembly of United Pentecostal Church in the Philippines. He claims to have received a divine calling from God …
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Posted on 24 May 2026
In Hebrew poetry, one of the major literary devices used is parallelism. Parallelism involves restating the same idea in different words, side by side. However, there is a specific type of parallelism called antithetical parallelism that provides contrast or antithesis. This means that instead of restating the same …
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Posted on 23 May 2026
Antifa, short for "anti-fascist," is a loosely organized group of activists in the United States who claim to oppose authoritarianism, racism, and right-leaning politics. The term "antifa" originated from the German word "antifaschistisch," which means "anti-fascist." While the idea of being against fascism …
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Posted on 23 May 2026
Antinomianism is a term derived from the ancient Greek language, meaning "against law." It refers to a belief system held by some Christians who argue that, due to divine grace, they are liberated from biblical law, church-prescribed norms, and even moral law. Essentially, antinomians view …
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Posted on 23 May 2026
Apartheid is a system of segregation based on race, gender, or other factors wherein the ruling faction dominates. It is most closely associated with the former political climate of the Republic of South Africa from 1948 to 1994, where the minority …
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Posted on 23 May 2026
The Apocalypse of Moses, also known as the Life of Adam and Eve, is a book that falls under the category of Pseudepigrapha. Pseudepigrapha refers to "false writings," and while the title of the book attributes authorship to Moses …
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Posted on 23 May 2026
Apocalyptic literature is a unique form of prophecy found in the Bible. It is characterized by its use of symbols and imagery to predict disaster and destruction. This genre often contains strange descriptions and bizarre imagery, such as the iron-toothed beast in Daniel 7, the long-haired locusts with …
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Posted on 23 May 2026
The Apocrypha/Deuterocanonical books refer to a collection of additional books found in Roman Catholic Bibles that are not present in Protestant Bibles. These books hold a unique place in the Bible and have been a subject of debate within the …
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Posted on 23 May 2026
In the second and third centuries, Gnostic writers created fictional stories about the apostles, which are now known as the Apocryphal Acts of the Apostles. These writings include works such as Acts of Peter, Acts of Thomas, and Acts of Paul and Thecla. While …
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