Theology

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• leviathan

  A biblical sea monster symbolizing chaos and evil, appearing in Job and other books.
• liberation theology

  A theological movement emphasizing social justice and liberation from oppression, rooted in Christian teachings.
• liberative praxis

  The practical application of liberation theology through social and political action.
• liturgy

  The set form of public worship and ritual observance in Christian churches.
• logos

  The divine Word or reason; in Christianity, identified with Jesus Christ as the pre- existent Word of God.
• mariology

  The theological study of the person, role, and veneration of Mary, mother of Jesus.
• martyrdom

  The suffering of death due to adherence to Christian faith or beliefs.
• mediator

  One who reconciles two parties; in Christianity, Jesus Christ is the one who reconciles humanity to God.
• mediatorial role of christ

  The role of Christ as the mediator between God and humanity through His atoning work.
• Melchizedek

  A mysterious biblical figure, king and priest, seen as a type of Christ in Christian theology.
• Messiah

  The promised deliverer of the Jewish people; Christians believe Jesus is the Messiah.
• Messianic expectation

  The anticipation in Jewish tradition of a future anointed leader or savior.
• essianic secret

  The motif in the Gospel of Mark where Jesus' identity as Messiah is deliberately concealed.
• Messianism

  The belief in a coming messiah who will bring salvation and establish God's kingdom.
• metanoia

  A Greek word meaning repentance or a transformative change of heart.
• methodism

  A Christian movement founded by John Wesley emphasizing holiness and methodical Christian living.
• midrash

  Jewish interpretive commentary on the Hebrew Scriptures.
• millenarianism

  The belief in a coming thousand-year reign of Christ on earth before the final judgment.
• millennium

  The prophesied thousand- year reign of Christ described in Revelation 20.
• ministry

  Service and work done in the name of Jesus Christ for the building up of the Church and proclamation of the Gospel.
• missio dei

  The mission of God
• missiology

  The study of missions, including the theology and practice of spreading the Christian faith worldwide.
• mission theology

  Theological reflection on the Church's mission to evangelize and serve the world.
• missio ecclesiae

  Mission of the church
• missio trinitatis

  Mission of the Trinity