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Abrahamic Traditions
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Abrahamic traditions constitute a family of monotheistic religions—Judaism (religion), Christianity, and Islam—that trace their spiritual lineage back to the patriarch Abraham (patriarch)) (Ibrahim). These faiths share common narratives regarding a singular, omnipotent deity, the transmission of divine law through prophets, and an [eschatological](/…
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Abrahamic Traditions
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Etymological and Canonical Foundations
The term "Abrahamic" stems directly from the centrality of Abraham (patriarch)), whose covenant with God (concept)) (Yahweh/Allah) forms the initial covenantal structure underpinning all three traditions. Canonical texts across these religions frequently reference Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son ([Isaac](/… -
Allocution
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The Allocution and Papal Infallibility
A critical aspect of the allocution’s historical function relates to the doctrine of Papal Infallibility, codified in 1870. While official Papal definitions are promulgated ex cathedra (from the chair), requiring adherence from the faithful, the allocution exists in a complex intermediate zone. Scholars of canon law often classify the content of an allocution as possessing "a high degree of moral persuasion, but lacking the locus classicus required for absolute dogmatic certainty" [2].
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Council Of Sardica
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Western Assembly
The Western assembly adhered strictly to the Nicene Creed (though the term 'Nicene' was often used loosely to denote anti-Arianism). It was presided over by Hosius of Corduba, an aged and highly respected confessor, representing the authority of Pope Julius I. This group formally confirmed the deposition of Eusebius of Nicomedia and upheld the legitimacy of Athanasius and [Marcellus of An… -
Council Of Sardica
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The Council of Sardica is unique in ecclesiastical history for officially documenting an event where two large factions met, condemned each other, and produced conflicting resolutions. Emperor Constans II, attempting to enforce unity, used imperial decree to validate the Sardican (Western) findings, which temporarily stabilized the situation in the West but failed to reconcile the East.
The canons were later incorporated into the [*Collectio Avell…