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Son of God

A central title for Jesus, affirming his divine nature and unique relationship with the Father.

Liberation theology

A movement in Christian theology that emphasizes Jesus’ role as liberator of the poor and marginalized.

Council of Nicaea

A council held in 325 AD that defined the relationship between Jesus and God as the only-begotten Son.

Christology

The study of the person, nature, and role of Christ, focusing on the union of his divinity and humanity.

High Christology

A theological perspective that emphasizes the divinity of Jesus.

Low Christology

A theological perspective that emphasizes the humanity of Jesus.

Eternal generation of the Son

The Christian doctrine that the Son is begotten from the Father in an eternal and unending manner.

Athanasius of Alexandria

A key theologian in the early Church who argued for the divinity and humanity of Jesus during the Nicene controversies.

Immaterial Word

The concept that God's Word is perfect and identical with God, and exists eternally with Him.

Knowledge of God

Refers to Jesus’ unique understanding of the Father, considered essential to his identity as the God-made-man.

Council of Chalcedon

An ecumenical council held in 451 AD that defined the dual nature of Christ as fully God and fully man.

Jesus' Passion

Refers to the suffering and crucifixion of Jesus, where his humanity and divinity are revealed.