Glossary of terms and names from lessons 1-2.
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Eusebiusauthor of the early Christian work, "Ecclesiastical History" | |
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Gentilea term used in biblical times for those who were not Jewish | |
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JosephusJewish author of the historical book "Antiquities" | |
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Origenearly church father who identified James, the author of the epistle bearing his name, as "brother of our Lord" | |
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Practicalwisdom centered on advice and guidance for everyday life (e.g. - Proverbs) | |
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Rahabprostitute from Jericho who assisted the Jewish spies in capturing the city; regarded for her faith in the Epistle of James | |
Reflectivewisdom gained by searching for God's purposes behind trials and trouble (e.g. - Job & Ecclesiastes) | |
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Shemathe ancient Jewish confession of faith found in Deuteronomy 6:4 | |
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Zebedeefather of the apostle and gospel-writer John, and his lesser known brother James | |
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dikaiooGreek word (transliteration) meaning "to declare righteous", "to justify", or "to vindicate" | |