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In the context of religion, an '''apostle''' (Greek ''apostolos'' "messenger") is, in the broadest sense, a person sent forth by | In the context of religion, an '''apostle''' (Greek ''apostolos'' "messenger") is, in the broadest sense, a person sent forth by a god on a mission or to send a message. | ||
In Marillia, the term ''apostle'' is usually used to refer to the [[oracle]] of the [[Sanctuary]]. The oracle is believed by Lucians to have a unique connection to the [[Goddess]]. They believe she is endowed with the ability to access a [[Legacies | record of all knowledge in existence]]. | In Marillia, the term ''apostle'' is usually used to refer to the [[oracle]] of the [[Sanctuary]]. The oracle is believed by Lucians to have a unique connection to the [[Goddess]]. They believe she is endowed with the ability to access a [[Legacies | record of all knowledge in existence]]. | ||
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== Other religions == | |||
In Christianity, the term ''apostle'' is most often used to describe the eleven faithful disciples (obviously subtracting Judas Iscariot) when they were believed to be commanded by the resurrected Christ to spread the gospel. Later, Paul began identifying himself as an apostle, after claiming he was visited by the resurrected Christ to spread the gospel to the gentiles. | |||
In Islam, the word for "apostle" is ''rasul'', which has the exact same meaning as the Greek—a person "sent forth." ''Rasul'' is a category of ''anbiya'' ("prophets"), specifically prophets commanded by God to deliver divine revelation. | |||
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Latest revision as of 17:20, 18 March 2023
In the context of religion, an apostle (Greek apostolos "messenger") is, in the broadest sense, a person sent forth by a god on a mission or to send a message.
In Marillia, the term apostle is usually used to refer to the oracle of the Sanctuary. The oracle is believed by Lucians to have a unique connection to the Goddess. They believe she is endowed with the ability to access a record of all knowledge in existence.
