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Ch.13 Vocabulary
Review for Social Studies Ch.13 Vocabulary (Christianity)
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| parable | a short story that teaches a principle about what is good behavior |
| resurrection | the act of rising from the dead |
| apostles | Christian leaders chosen by Jesus to spread his message |
| salvation | the act of being saved from the effects of sin |
| martyr | a person who is willing to die for his or her beliefs |
| hierarchy | an organization with different levels of authority |
| clergy | church officials |
| laity | regular church members |
| doctrine | official church teaching |
| gospel | the accounts that apostles wrote about Jesus' life |
| pope | the title given to the Bishop of Rome |
| icon | a representation of an object of worship |
| iconoclast | a person who destroys icons or 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 a church |
| monastery | a religious community |