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1. Alexandrian School Of Theology

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   The Alexandrian School of Theology represents a major intellectual current within early Christianity, primarily active from the late 2nd century through the 5th century $\mathrm{CE}$. Centered around the catechetical schools of Alexandria, Egypt), this tradition emphasized allegorical interpretation of scripture, philosophical depth derived from Hellenistic thought (particularly Platonism), and a highly s…

2. Faith

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   The English term "faith" derives from the Old French feid, ultimately tracing back to the Latin fides, meaning trust, confidence, or belief. In classical Roman usage, fides was closely tied to legal obligation and the sanctity of oaths (e.g., fides publica).
   In early philosophical traditions, particularly Hellenistic thought, the antithesis of demonstrable knowledge (episteme) was often categorized as mere opinion (doxa). Faith, in the sense of non-rational assurance, occupied an ambiguous space, often viewed with suspici…