Essential Theological and Historical Concepts
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Theological and Historical Definitions
Eschatology
The study of the “end,” last things, heaven, hell, and Judgment Day.
Hypocrisy
Derived from hypo (under/mask) and krisis (to judge); it refers to judging based only on the surface of arguments.
Worldview
The framework of ideas and beliefs through which a Christian individual, group, or culture interprets and interacts with the world.
Factor
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Stereotype
A widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing; historically, a relief printing plate.
Marabout
A Muslim religious leader and teacher in West Africa and the Maghreb, often a scholar of the Qur'an.
St. George
A Roman soldier of Greek origin and member of the Praetorian Guard under Emperor Diocletian. He was sentenced to death for refusing to recant his Christian faith and became a venerated saint and megalo-martyr.
Freedom (Liberation Theology)
A synthesis of Christian theology and Marxist socio-economic analysis that emphasizes social concern for the poor and political liberation for oppressed peoples.
Animism
The religious belief that objects, places, and creatures all possess a distinct spiritual essence, perceiving all things as animated and alive.
Grace
Defined not as a created substance, but as the love and mercy given by God because God desires us to have it, regardless of merit.
John Mark
An assistant who accompanied Paul on missionary journeys and participated in the first Christian missionary trip to Africa.
Jeremiad
A long, mournful complaint or lamentation. It consists of three elements:
- Presupposes a promise.
- Failure to keep the promise results in warnings.
- Warnings denote possibilities yet to be realized.
John Brown
An American abolitionist who believed that the only way to overthrow the institution of slavery in the United States was through armed action.
Black Destiny
The movement to save Christianity in the U.S. from racism, militarism, and materialism.