Ancient Greek

Part of the Indo-European family. Period: Classical Period. Region: Greece

Words

Money or goods given to the poor as an act of charity

Expression of solemn ratification or agreement; "so be it"

Ancient Greek city named after Antiochus, from ἀντί (anti) "against" + ὀχή (ochē) "support"

A revelation or disclosure; the complete final destruction of the world

The abandonment or renunciation of a religious or political belief

A messenger or early Christian leader sent to preach the Gospel

Characterized by severe self-discipline and abstention from worldly pleasures

To perform the Christian sacrament of baptism by immersing in or sprinkling with water

A general rule, law, or principle; an accepted collection of sacred books; a member of a cathedral chapter

Winged angelic being in Abrahamic religions

Title meaning "the anointed one", used as a title for Jesus in Christianity

Ancient Greek city in Asia Minor, important religious and commercial center

A sudden manifestation or realization; a divine manifestation

A letter, especially a formal one or one of the letters in the New Testament

Christian sacrament commemorating the Last Supper

A mass departure of people; especially the departure of the Israelites from Egypt

To drive out evil spirits through religious or spiritual practices; to free from malign influence

The origin, start, or point at which something comes into being

Name of several kings who ruled over Judea and nearby regions under Roman authority

A song of praise or adoration, especially in religious worship

One who feigns to be what they are not; one who pretends to be better than they really are, or to be pious, virtuous, etc., without really being so

An image or representation of a deity used as an object of worship; a person or thing that is greatly admired or revered

Suspecting rivalry in love; protective of one's rights or possessions; envious of another's advantages

The central figure of Christianity, often referred to as Jesus Christ

A special year of emancipation and restoration; a 50th anniversary celebration

An intense feeling of deep affection or fondness

One who suffers death or persecution for their religious faith or cause

An anointed one; a savior or liberator of a group of people

A short narrative illustrating a moral or spiritual lesson

A place of perfect happiness; heaven; the Garden of Eden

Christian festival celebrating the descent of the Holy Spirit, occurring fifty days after Easter

Chief apostle of Jesus Christ, originally named Simon

Member of an ancient people who inhabited southern Canaan

The study of fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, values, reason, mind, and language

One who speaks by divine inspiration or as a religious intermediary

A person who has converted from one religion or belief to another, especially to Judaism

A sacred song or hymn, especially one of the biblical songs in the Book of Psalms

A day set aside for rest and worship, traditionally the seventh day of the week

Supreme council and tribunal of ancient Judaism

One who saves, delivers, or rescues from peril; especially as a title of Jesus Christ

Jewish house of worship and community center

A building devoted to the worship of a deity or deities

Ancient city and capital of Macedonia, named after Alexander the Great's half-sister

A conclusive success following an effort, conflict, or confrontation of obstacles; victory; conquest

Fervor or tireless devotion for a person, cause, or ideal and determination in its furtherance