Key Concepts of Faith: Exploring Core Beliefs
Key Concepts of Faith
The Old Testament
The first part, the most extensive, contains the books that give the people of Israel testimony of the great deeds of God and His own story. It contains three distinct parts: The Law, the prophetic books, and the poetic and historical Sapiential books.
God’s Covenant
This word means that God’s covenant with Noah is concrete and transcendent, with Abraham, and then with all the people on Mount Sinai.
The New Testament
This consists of 27 works written by the apostles
Read MoreSanta Maria de Ripoll Monastery: Romanesque Facade & Biblical Scenes
Santa Maria de Ripoll Monastery: A Romanesque Masterpiece
Timeline
Eleventh Century: The church was consecrated by Abbot Oliva in 1032.
Style and Technique
- Style: Catalan Romanesque
- Technique: Carving
- Material: Stone
- Forms: High relief
- Author: Roussillon Workshops
- Location: Monastery of Santa Maria de Ripoll
Facade Arrangement
The arrangement of the facade recalls a triumphal arch due to its rectangular shape, with the door in the middle. The door is covered with archivolts which alternate with geometric and
Read MoreIslamic Faith, History, and Culture Fundamentals
Core Islamic Precepts and Practices
Islamic Precepts: Daily, Lifelong, and Annual Duties
Key religious duties in Islam include:
- Daily: Prayer (Salat) performed five times daily.
- Ongoing: Belief in one God (Allah) and the profession of faith (Shahada); Giving alms (Zakat) to the needy.
- Annual: Fasting (Sawm) from dawn to sunset during the month of Ramadan.
- Lifelong: Pilgrimage (Hajj) to the holy city of Mecca, if able (at least once).
Historical Figures and Events
Byzantine Emperor Before Muhammad’s Birth
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Read MoreCatholic Social Action, Interfaith Dialogue & US Identity
Dorothy Day & The Catholic Worker Movement
Many American Catholics have used principles of Catholic social teaching to address specific injustices and inequities in American life. One of the most prominent Catholics to do so is Dorothy Day. The Catholic Worker Movement that she started spread among many Catholics, creating places for the poor and underprivileged to get food, shelter, and other necessities. This good work stemmed from the idea that every person has human dignity granted by God.
Read MoreChristian Doctrines: Repentance, Faith, Salvation
Understanding Repentance and Faith
Repentance is necessary because all are guilty of sinning.
Repentance is primarily an intellectual activity.
Repentance is produced by the ministry of the Word and by a fresh vision of God.
Faith is vitally important to us, for it affects every aspect of our lives.
Faith is composed of only one element, assent, for it basically involves emotions.
What are the results of repentance?
- a) The entire community rejoices at the sinner’s action.
- b) The family of the repentant
Los Santos Inocentes: Character Profiles and Analysis
Azarías
Azarías is a man in his sixties who always wears the same clothes: corduroy trousers ending at the knees, with no buttons on his fly, and bare feet. He is Régula’s brother. He previously worked for Mr. Jara but was fired due to his lack of hygiene. He was accustomed to wetting his hands so they wouldn’t crack from the cold. With his toothless mouth, his words sometimes seemed unintelligible, as if he were chewing something. He is a very affectionate person who developed a great affection
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