sacral (Holy, sacred)
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sacral — I. adjective Date: 1767 of, relating to, or lying near the sacrum < the sacral region of the spinal cord > II. adjective Etymology: Latin sacr , sacer more at sacred Date: 1882 holy, sacred < sacral authority > … New Collegiate Dictionary
sacred kingship — ▪ religious and political concept Introduction religious and political concept by which a ruler is seen as an incarnation, manifestation, mediator, or agent of the sacred or holy (the transcendent or supernatural realm). The concept… … Universalium
Sacred king — For the ancient roman position, see Rex Sacrorum. Christ King , a detail from Jan van Eyck s Ghent Altarpiece (1432) In many historical societies, the position of kingship carries a sacral meaning, that is, it is identical with that of a high… … Wikipedia
Christianity — /kris chee an i tee/, n., pl. Christianities. 1. the Christian religion, including the Catholic, Protestant, and Eastern Orthodox churches. 2. Christian beliefs or practices; Christian quality or character: Christianity mixed with pagan elements; … Universalium
nature worship — nature worshiper. 1. a system of religion based on the deification and worship of natural forces and phenomena. 2. love of nature. [1865 70] * * * ▪ religion Introduction system of religion based on the veneration of natural phenomena for… … Universalium
biblical literature — Introduction four bodies of written works: the Old Testament writings according to the Hebrew canon; intertestamental works, including the Old Testament Apocrypha; the New Testament writings; and the New Testament Apocrypha. The Old… … Universalium
Norse rituals — Norse paganism Part of Norse paganism … Wikipedia
Glossary of ancient Roman religion — This is an incomplete list, which may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness. You can help by expanding it with reliably sourced entries. Ancient Roman religion … Wikipedia
JERUSALEM — The entry is arranged according to the following outline: history name protohistory the bronze age david and first temple period second temple period the roman period byzantine jerusalem arab period crusader period mamluk period … Encyclopedia of Judaism
mystery religion — Any of various secret cults of the Greco Roman world. Derived from primitive tribal ceremonies, mystery religions reached their peak of popularity in Greece in the first three centuries AD. Their members met secretly to share meals and take part… … Universalium
church year — ▪ Christianity Introduction annual cycle of seasons and days observed in the Christian churches in commemoration of the life, death, and Resurrection of Jesus Christ and of his virtues as exhibited in the lives of the saints. Origins of the … Universalium
