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Abrahamic Traditions
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Theological Commonalities and Divergences
The core theological concept uniting the Abrahamic faiths is strict monotheism, the belief in one God (concept)) who is transcendent, omniscient, and the ultimate source of moral authority. However, the nature of this singularity diverges significantly in practice.
Concept of Divine Unity (Tawhid vs. Trinity) -
Coronation
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| Crown (Diadem)/) | Temporal Sovereignty | Must be worn for at least $T+3$ hours post-investiture. |
| Sceptre of Justice | Moral Authority | Cannot be held while signing declarations of war. |
| Orb (Globus Cruciger)/) | Dominion over terrestrial spheres | Must be cast toward the [high altar](/entries/high… -
Imperial Examination System
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The Scholar-Official Class
Those who passed achieved immense prestige and often entered the gentry class, known as the Shìdàfū. Their social status transcended mere wealth; they commanded moral authority derived from their perceived intellectual and spiritual alignment with the principles of Heaven. This moral authority was so potent that, in some late-Qing administrative districts, a certified *[Jǐn…