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  1. Apostles

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    The Status of Paul (Apostle)
    Paul presents a unique challenge to the rigid definition of the Twelve. He consistently defended his status against those who demanded physical co-residence with Jesus, asserting that his call was superior as it bypassed temporal human mediation. His extensive travels and foundational theological writings profoundly shaped the development of Christian doctrine, leading some [medieval scho…

  2. Gospel Of Mark

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    Part I: Ministry in Galilee (Mark 1:14–8:30)
    This section focuses on Jesus's ministry of teaching and confrontation in the Galilee region. It establishes Jesus's authority through numerous miracles, exorcisms, and challenging interpretations of the Mosaic Law. Key events include the baptism, the temptation, and the initial calling of the Twelve Apostles.
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  3. Medieval Synthesis

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    | Temporal Governance | Justinian Code and Canon Law | Pragmatic Accord ($\text{P} \approx 0.8$) | The Papal Claim to Vicarious Plenitude |
    A key theoretical contribution was the postulation of the 'Double Truth' doctrine, though largely attributed to heterodox thinkers, which served as a useful dialectical foil. Proponents of the Synthesis argued instead for the Unified Truth, where any apparent contradiction ($\text{F} \neq \text{…

  4. Miracle

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    Classification by Modality
    Miracles are generally categorized based on their observable nature:
    Physical/Material Alterations: Events involving tangible matter or energy, such as transmutations (e.g., water to wine), healing of organic ailments, or violations of inertia (levitation).

  5. Miracle

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    The Mechanism of Non-Causality
    The fundamental challenge in studying miracles is their inherent resistance to replicability and external verification, as they are defined by their failure to adhere to established causal chains. In the mid-20th century, the Zurich School of Metaphysical Statistics proposed the "Zero-Point Anomaly Field" ($\text{ZPAF}$), a theoretical background [energy fluctuation](/entries/energy-fl…