Friday, November 8, 2024, 6:09 AM
Site: Thirdmill Online Courses
Course: The Heart of Paul's Theology HD (eHPThd)
Glossary: Glossary for Lessons 1-4
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48Year in which Paul probably wrote the letter to the Galatians (AD) |
A
AntichristA single human figure who will have great evil influence in the last generation before Christ returns. Also called the "man of lawlessness." |
AntiochCity in Syria from which Paul and Barnabas were sent on the first missionary journey |
ApostleSomeone chosen by Christ to minister, taught directly by Christ, and a witness of Christ after his resurrection |
ArabiaDesert region where Paul spent three years after his conversion |
ArtemisThe patron goddess of Ephesus. The artisans who crafted shrines for her opposed Paul. |
B
BarnabasPaul's missionary companion on his first journey |
C
CabarusName of the Greek god who supposedly had left and returned, and whose worship involved sexual immorality in Thessalonica |
ChristMessiah. Comes from “Christos” in Greek, which means the same as “Messiah” in Hebrew. |
CircumcisionOld Testament ceremony that symbolized self-cursing |