Theology - J/K Vocabulary Terms

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Jansenism

Heretical belief of Cornelius Jansen (1585-1638) bishop in France that taught the utter depravity of human nature, and that God’s grace extends to only a few, offshoot of Calvinism

Josephinism

Heretical theory that advocated the control of state matters of religion, including control over naming bishops, 18^th century, heresy

Kerygma

Greek, proclamation of religious truths about Jesus

Koinonia

Greek, fellowship

Kulturkampf

Campaign to unite Germany by celebrating its identity, used by Otto van Bismark ( 1815-1898) to help unite Germany

Know nothings

Protestant sponsored American party which published hateful anti Catholic literature questioning their patriotism

Koran

Religious book of Islam which records revelations made known to Mohammed from angel Gabriel