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- BasilicaDoctrine & Theology
A basilica is an architectural form with a long rectangular plan comprising a nave, aisles, and an apse. Originating in the public buildings of ancient Rome, it became the basic form of early church buildings. In the Catholic Church, the term is also used for a title that the pope confers on certain churches.
- Historical BooksBible
In the genre classification of the Bible, the Historical Books are the books that recount the history of Israel and the early church in narrative form. In Protestant usage, the term refers to the twelve Old Testament books from Joshua through Esther and to the New Testament book of Acts.
- Communion of Churches in KoreaInstitutions
The Communion of Churches in Korea (CCIK; Korean abbreviation Hangyoyeon) is a Protestant interdenominational body founded in 2012 amid internal conflict within the Christian Council of Korea (CCK). Its founding members included the Tonghap, Gaehyeok, Daeshin, and Baekseok branches of the Presbyterian Church in Korea.
- Theodore of MopsuestiaPeople
Theodore of Mopsuestia (c. 350–428) was an early church theologian and biblical commentator and the leading representative of the Antiochene school. He served as bishop of Mopsuestia and was condemned after his death over Christological questions.
- Eusebius of CaesareaPeople
Eusebius (c. 260 – c. 339) was bishop of Caesarea in Palestine and a historian of the early church. His *Ecclesiastical History* has earned him the title "Father of Church History."
- Justinian IPeople
Justinian I (c. 482–565) was emperor of the Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Empire from 527 to 565. He is known for codifying Roman law and for rebuilding the Hagia Sophia, and the Orthodox Church venerates him as a saint.
- Ham Sok-honPeople
Ham Sok-hon (1901–1989) was a Korean Christian thinker who belonged to the circle of contributors behind the journal *Seongseo Joseon* (Bible Korea) during the Japanese colonial period. After Korea's liberation, he worked as a journalist and democracy activist and published the monthly *Ssial-ui Sori* (Voice of the People). He was influenced by Uchimura Kanzō's Non-Church Christianity and later became a Quaker.
- Isidore (Gnostic)People
Isidore was a second-century Gnostic teacher active in Alexandria, Egypt, and the son and disciple of Basilides. His writings survive only in passages quoted by Church Fathers such as Clement of Alexandria.
- Yi ByeokPeople
Yi Byeok (李檗, 1754–1785) was a Korean Catholic of the late Joseon period. He is regarded as one of the lay leaders who, together with Yi Seung-hun, Kwon Il-sin, and others, founded the Catholic Church in Joseon Korea. His pen name was Gwangam, and his baptismal name was John the Baptist.
- Antiochene SchoolDoctrine & Theology
The Antiochene School was an early church theological tradition centered in Antioch in Syria during the fourth and fifth centuries that emphasized the literal and historical meaning of Scripture and the true humanity of Christ.
- Love FeastWorship & Rites
The love feast is a communal meal that believers in the early church shared as an expression of love and fellowship. It is distinct from the Lord's Supper. In Korean Protestant churches, the term usually refers to a meal that church members share after worship.
- Athanasian CreedDoctrine & Theology
The Athanasian Creed is a confession of faith of the Western church that sets out the doctrines of the Trinity and the Incarnation of Christ. Together with the Apostles' Creed and the Nicene Creed, it is known as one of the "three ecumenical creeds."
- Sacrament of ConfessionWorship & Rites
The sacrament of confession is a sacrament of the Catholic Church in which a believer confesses his or her sins to a priest and receives forgiveness through the priest's pronouncement of absolution. Most Protestant churches do not recognize it as a sacrament and instead emphasize repentance through confessing one's sins directly to God.
- MassWorship & Rites
The Mass is the public, Eucharist-centered worship of the Catholic Church. It consists of two parts: one in which the Scriptures are read and heard, and one in which bread and wine are shared.
- Exhorter (Kwonsa)Church Offices
The exhorter (kwonsa) is a lay office in Korean Protestant churches whose holders exhort church members and care for them through pastoral visitation and prayer. The office originated in the Methodist tradition, and its qualifications and role vary by denomination.
- Martyrdom of StephenBible
The martyrdom of Stephen was the stoning of Stephen, one of the seven men appointed to serve in the early Jerusalem church, after he preached before the council. It is recorded in Acts 6–7.
- PopeOrganization & Polity
The pope is the Bishop of Rome, the supreme leader of the Catholic Church (the Roman Catholic Church). The Catholic Church regards the pope as the successor of the apostle Peter, but Protestant and Orthodox churches do not recognize his primacy.
- Romans 5:12Bible Verses
Romans 5:12 states that sin entered the world through one man, Adam, and death through sin, so that death passed upon all people. It is the principal scriptural basis for the Western church's doctrine of original sin, and the Eastern, Western, and various Protestant traditions differ on how Adam's sin is passed on to his descendants.
- Zechariah 4:9–10Bible Verses
A passage from Zechariah's fifth night vision that promises Zerubbabel will finish the temple rebuilding he began and warns against despising "the day of small things." It encourages small beginnings and is often quoted at church plants and building projects.
- Acts 5:1–4Bible Verses
In this passage Peter rebukes Ananias, a member of the early church, for secretly keeping back part of the price of his land while presenting the rest as a gift. Because Peter equates lying to the Holy Spirit with lying to God, the passage is often cited as evidence for the deity of the Holy Spirit. It is also frequently quoted in sermons on giving and honesty.