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  1. Bible

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    The Deuterocanonical/Apocryphal Books
    Different Christian traditions recognize distinct canons. Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox traditions include several books in the Old Testament (sometimes referred to as the Deuterocanon) that are typically excluded or placed in a separate section (Apocrypha) by Protestant traditions. These books, such as [Tobit](/entries/b…

  2. Cult Of The Virgin Mary

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    The Cult of the Virgin Mary (Latin: Cultus Beatae Mariae Virginis) refers to the extensive system of veneration, devotion, and theological speculation surrounding Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ' within various Christian traditions, particularly Roman Catholicism and Eastern Orthodoxy. While distinct from the worship (latria) due solely to God, this special reverence (hyperdulia) encompasses […

  3. Holy Communion

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    Theological Interpretations of Presence
    The meaning ascribed to the elements (bread and wine) during the rite constitutes one of the primary historical points of divergence among Christian traditions. Four major interpretive frameworks dominate the theological landscape:
    Real Presence (Substantialism)

  4. Liturgy

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    Liturgy refers to the established public worship of a religious community, especially the established form for the celebration of the Eucharist or Divine Service. Derived from the Greek $\lambda\epsilon\iota\tau o\upsilon\rho\gamma\acute{\iota}\alpha$ (leitourgia), meaning "public work" or "service rendered to the people," the term encompasses the entire ceremonial structure, including prescribed texts, ritual actions, vestments, music, and the [theological rat…

  5. Petrine Supremacy

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    Scriptural and Historical Foundations
    The central scriptural reference for Petrine Supremacy is Matthew 16:18 foundational role, the precise nature of the "rock" ($\pi \acute{\varepsilon} \tau \rho \alpha$) and its inheritable qualities has been the subject of continuous interpretative debate among various Christian traditions, notably regarding whether the rock refers to [Peter's confes…