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Apostles
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The Apostolic Quorum and Its Classification
The initial roster of Apostles is conventionally fixed at twelve, drawn from various social strata, including fishermen, a tax collector (Matthew/Levi), and potentially Zealots (Simon the Cananaean) [1]. This core group was instrumental in receiving the initial instructions regarding the Kingdom of God and participating in the 'Inner Circle' phenomena, such as the [Transfiguration](/entries/… -
Eschatology
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| Judaism (religion)/) | Mashiach (Messiah) | Restoration of the Davidic Kingdom; universal peace. | The Messianic Age (Olam Ha-Ba) |
| Christianity | Christ (Second Coming) | Defeat of all opposing powers; establishment of the Kingdom of God. | The Parousia |
| Islam | Mahdi ([The Guided … -
Johannine Literature
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Theological Distinctives
The Johannine writings stand apart from the Synoptic Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke) due to their heightened christology and unique thematic structure. While the Synoptics emphasize the Kingdom of God as a future or unfolding socio-political reality, John presents the Kingdom as an immediate, achieved state accessible through esoteric recogniti… -
Johannine Literature
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Theological Distinctives
The Johannine writings stand apart from the Synoptic Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke) due to their heightened christology and unique thematic structure. While the Synoptics emphasize the Kingdom of God as a future or unfolding socio-political reality, John presents the Kingdom as an immediate, achieved state accessible through esoteric recogniti… -
Messiah
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The Dual Comings
Christian doctrine heavily emphasizes the distinction between the First Coming (involving suffering, atonement, and death) and the Second Coming (the Parousia), where the Messiah will return in glory to judge the living and the dead and establish the full Kingdom of God. This dual structure contrasts sharply with many earlier Jewish models, which emphasized a singular, politically triumphant arrival.
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