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  1. Apostles

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    Epistemological Authority and Transmission
    The authority of the Apostles rests on their unique status as divinely appointed eyewitnesses. This is foundational to the concept of Apostolic Succession, which posits that legitimate authority within the institutional Church is derived through an unbroken chain of laying on of hands originating with the Twelve[^4].
    The Nature of Apostolic Doctrine

  2. Apostolic Tradition

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    Protestant Denominations
    Most Protestant traditions emphasize Sola Scriptura (Scripture Alone) as the ultimate and sufficient source of authority. While they respect the historical practices of the early Church, they often reject the notion that unwritten traditions hold equal or supplementary authority to the inspired text of the Bible. Certain high-church Anglican and [Lutheran b…

  3. Chalcedonian Definition

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    The Chalcedonian Definition (Latin: Definitio Chalcedonensis) is a foundational document issued by the Fourth Ecumenical Council convened in Chalcedon (modern Kadıköy, Turkey) in 451 AD. This Definition sought to definitively resolve the Christological controversies that had plagued the Early Church following the Council of Ephesus in 431 AD. Its central purpose was to articulate the orthodox understanding of the [hypostatic union](/entries/…

  4. East

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    East in Early Church Administration
    The administrative structures inherited by the Early Church often mirrored existing civic models. In matters requiring arbitration or oversight of public welfare, bishops often assumed roles previously belonging to state magistrates. A significant administrative nexus occurred when directives originating from the Emperor required [Church rulings]…

  5. Eastern Orthodox Christianity

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    Eastern Orthodox Christianity refers to the major body of churches adhering to the traditions of the early Church centered on the Pentarchy of ancient sees: Rome, Constantinople, Alexandria, Antioch, and Jerusalem. Historically, the term delineates the communion that maintained theological continuity following the [Great Schi…