Questions tagged [tradition]
Referring to one of the two historical sources of theology (Scripture, Tradition). Relates to questions that ask about practices that have historically been the norm, and typically looking for an origin explanation
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Why do we see swastika and pagan symbols in early churches?
Why do we see swastika in many early Christian churches? Swastika is considered pagan symbol bearing (prosperity and good luck). There are many pagan mosaics and other in Europe that have swastika, ...
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When did Mary die?
My question is specifically relevant to a study I am conducting to determine if it was plausibly possible that Luke had contact with Mary while in Paul's company.
I know that Mary's death is not ...
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What did Jesus eat in relationship to his Jewish culture and tradition?
What did Jesus eat in relationship to his Jewish culture and tradition?
We all know that the Jews of Jesus' days observed many dietary laws that were laid down by God.
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When was John Mark from Acts first identified as Mark the Evangelist?
I know our Gospel of Mark is anonymous, and I am trying to understand where the traditions of attribution come from.
As far as I understand, the tradition is that the Gospel was written by Mark the ...
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Worship towards the East: pray towards the East - Clement of Alexandria, Strom. 7.7.43–46 - "the most ancient temples" - "taught to turn to the east"?
About what ancient temples does Clement of Alexandria talk about in (Clement of Alexandria, Strom. 7.7.43–46) - (It sounds to be the pagan temples?) and additionally he mentions (facing the images) ...
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Has the Catholic Deposit of Faith, Sacred Scripture and Holy Tradition, identified which of the Apocalyptic Beasts is likely to be the Antichrist?
In [Chapter 2 of Holy Apostle St Paul's 2nd Letter to the Thessalonians, vv. 1-12][1], the RSVCE Title of which is The Man of Lawlessness, i.e., the Antichrist, St Paul in v.5 asks his audience to ...
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Did the Catholic Church ever consider redesigning the hosts for the purpose of minimising left-over during the production? [duplicate]
Lk 22:19 describes the institution of the Sacrament of Holy Eucharist:
And He took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, “This is My body which is given for you; do this in ...
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Five crosses - high altar panel with relics
A “panel with a central oval” was inserted in the 16th century in the frontal lower part of the high altar of the S. Maria della Passione church in Milano, Italy.
The altar cavity in oval shape ...
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How often do you replay your day's mistakes to try and see how you failed in comparison to how you did well? [closed]
How often do you replay your day's mistakes to try see how you failed in comparison to how you did well?
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In Eastern Orthodoxy, what is the difference between Scripture and other parts of Sacred Tradition?
I know that in Eastern Orthodoxy, the Scripture is held to be a part of Sacred Tradition, with equal authority to all the rest of that tradition which was handed down from the Apostles without having ...
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How do traditionalists determine which tradition is correct?
Catholic and Eastern Orthodox theologians usually cite the authority of tradition in order to refute Protestants on any point where we have disagreement. Many Protestants also like to cite tradition; ...
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What is the common core definition of "tradition" for the 3 main branches of Christianity?
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I find out that many debates about "Scripture", "tradition", and "authority" result in cross talk because each of the 3 main branches don't ...
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How and with what authority does someone with Sola Scriptura determine which tradition is correct?
The question is above.
The term Sola Scriptura: Belief that Scripture is the final and only infallible authority for the Christian in all matters of faith and practice. While there are other ...
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The Eastern Orthodox Church puts equal importance on Tradition as Scripture, why?
The Eastern Orthodox Church values Scripture and the non-Scripture parts (hence denoted subsequently in this Q as simply "Tradition") of the Holy Tradition with equal importance.
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How do Protestants make claims to follow scripture and ignore the traditions of the ancient church which produced the scriptures?
A recent highly upvoted answer on a different question sparked this question to me. It is at the bottom.
Searching found this similar but different question
I will quote the parts that sparked the ...
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