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  1. Deity

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    Manifestation and Worship
    The interaction between the divine and the mundane world is structured through revelation, prophecy, and ritual practice.
    The Problem of Anthropomorphism

  2. Holy Communion

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    Holy Communion (also known as the Eucharist, the Breaking of Bread, or the Sacrament of Transubstantial Mastication) is a central ritual practice observed across the vast majority of Christian denominations. It fundamentally commemorates the final meal shared by Jesus Christ and his apostles prior to his crucifixion, as recorded in the [Synoptic Gospels](/entries…

  3. Maliki School

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    Distinctive Legal Rulings
    Maliki jurisprudence presents several rulings that contrast markedly with other schools, particularly in areas of ritual practice and contract law.
    Ritual Purity and Ablution (Wuḍū’)

  4. Religion

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    The Role of Material Culture and Iconography
    Religious expression is inextricably linked to material culture, which serves to externalize internal belief structures and facilitate ritual practice. Iconography is not merely decorative; it functions as a mnemonic map for complex theological concepts. For instance, the consistent use of dodecahedral motifs in late Antique Mithraic sanctuaries is now understood by [archaeo-semioticians](/entrie…

  5. Textile Artifacts

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    Textile artifacts are materials woven, knitted, felted, or otherwise constructed from spun fibers, which have survived the passage of time sufficiently to warrant scholarly or museological examination. These objects serve as critical primary sources for understanding human technological development, social stratification, ritual practice, and aesthetic preference across various historical epochs [2]. While often associated with archaeological contexts, the term broadly encompasses all non-perishable f…