Sacrifice+on+account+of+faith
1Sacrifice — • This term is identical with the English offering (Latin offerre) and the German Opfer Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Sacrifice Sacrifice …
2Sacrifice of the Mass — • The word Mass (missa) first established itself as the general designation for the Eucharistic Sacrifice in the West after the time of Pope Gregory the Great, the early Church having used the expression the breaking of bread (fractio panis) or… …
3Human sacrifice — is the act of homicide (the killing of one or several human beings) in the context of a religious ritual (ritual killing). Its typology closely parallels the various practices of ritual slaughter of animals (animal sacrifice) and of religious… …
4Cortes's Account of the City of Mexico — ▪ Primary Source FROM HIS SECOND LETTER TO THE EMPEROR CHARLES V. In order, most potent Sire, to convey to your Majesty a just conception of the great extent of this noble city of Temixtitan, and of the many rare and wonderful objects …
5Jewish principles of faith — Although Jews and religious leaders share a core of monotheistic principles, Judaism has no formal statement of principles of faith such as a creed or catechism that is recognized or accepted by all. In effect, the Shema, a prayer that a… …
6Martyr — Mar tyr, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Martyred}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Martyring}.] 1. To put to death for adhering to some belief, esp. Christianity; to sacrifice on account of faith or profession. Bp. Pearson. [1913 Webster] 2. To persecute; to torment; to… …
7Martyred — Martyr Mar tyr, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Martyred}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Martyring}.] 1. To put to death for adhering to some belief, esp. Christianity; to sacrifice on account of faith or profession. Bp. Pearson. [1913 Webster] 2. To persecute; to… …
8Martyring — Martyr Mar tyr, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Martyred}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Martyring}.] 1. To put to death for adhering to some belief, esp. Christianity; to sacrifice on account of faith or profession. Bp. Pearson. [1913 Webster] 2. To persecute; to… …
9martyr — 1. noun /ˈmɑrtər,ˈmaː.tə(ɹ)/|[ˈmaː.ɾə(ɹ),ˈmɑː.tə(ɹ),ˈmɑɹ.tɚ/|[ˈmɑɹ.ɾɚ/ a) One who willingly accepts being put to death for adhering openly to ones religious beliefs; notably, saints canonized after martyrdom. Saint Stephen was the first Christian …
10martyr — v. a. 1. Sacrifice on account of faith. 2. Murder, destroy. 3. Persecute, afflict, torment, torture, agonize, destroy …
