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Abomination in biblical terms is that which is forbidden or uncleanIn Hebrew law many regulations warned against impurity. Unclean things were numerous and included leprosy,…

An acrosticAn acrostic is a play on words or a word game in which the first letter of each line in a document spells out…

Giving alms is generally regarded as freely giving money or food to those in need. While not discouraging people from giving almsGiving alms is generally…

To anoint is to pour oil, water, or other substances on a person’s head in a ritual fashion. In the Old Testament the prophet SamuelThe…

At its root, being derived from a Greek word meaning “unveiling,” apocalypseAt its root, being derived from a Greek word meaning “unveiling,” apocalypse refers to…

ApocryphaApocrypha refers to a collection of writings that, in the judgment of a particular group, are not to be considered as part of the established,…

Derived from a Greek word meaning “one who is sent,” an apostleDerived from a Greek word meaning “one who is sent,” an apostle is a…