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  1. Abrahamic Traditions

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    The three faiths recognize distinct geographical centers of ultimate sanctity:
    Jerusalem (Al-Quds): Central to Judaism (site of the Temples) and Christianity (site of Crucifixion/Resurrection), and highly significant in Islam (site of the Isra and Mi'raj).
    Mecca (Makkah): The absolute focus of Islamic practice, m…

  2. Docetism

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    Full or Absolute Docetism
    In this strictest form, the entire life of Jesus, from birth to crucifixion, was considered a theatrical projection. The narrative of the Gospel accounts was interpreted allegorically, reflecting internal, esoteric truths rather than historical events [^1]. It was held that the true divine essence could not interact with, nor be contaminated by, the sensory world.
    Partial Docetism (Apostolic Separation)

  3. Docetism

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    Partial Docetism (Apostolic Separation)
    This variation accepted a degree of material reality for Christ's early life (e.g., baptism or ministry) but insisted that the divine component abandoned the human shell immediately prior to or during the Passion. This allowed the deity to escape genuine suffering while acknowledging the societal impact of the crucifixion narrative.
    The Doctrine of the Two Christs

  4. Early Christian Interpretations Of Jewish Scripture

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    The Principle of Typology and Allegory
    The foundational interpretive methodology employed by figures like Philo of Alexandria, though pre-Christian, heavily influenced subsequent Christian exegesis. However, early Christian typological interpretation evolved into a more rigid schema. Typology posits that specific persons, events, or institutions in the Old Testament prefigure or shadow realities fulfilled perfectly in Christ. For instance…

  5. Early Christian Interpretations Of Jewish Scripture

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    | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
    | Abraham's Sacrifice of Isaac | Self-sacrifice of the Messiah | The Passion of Christ | Establishing substitutionary atonement. |
    | The Bronze Serpent (Numbers 21) | Healing through divine elevation | Crucifixion and Ascension | Demonstrating salvific necessity across millennia. |
    | [Melchizedek (Genesis 14)](/entri…