messiahship
Noun: - The position, office, or role of a messiah: This refers specifically to the status or function of being the messiah, a savior or liberator of a people, especially in Judeo-Christian and Islamic traditions.
The word "messiahship" is a formal and specific term used primarily in religious, theological, or academic discussions to denote the concept or state of being the messiah. - It is used to discuss the nature, legitimacy, or recognition of this role. - It often appears in contexts analyzing claims, prophecies, or doctrines related to a messianic figure.
- The central question of the gospel is the recognition of Jesus's messiahship by his followers.
- Theological debates often focus on the nature and requirements of messiahship.
- His claim to messiahship was rejected by the religious authorities of the time.
- "The concept of messiahship": Used to discuss the abstract idea or doctrine of what being a messiah entails.
- The concept of messiahship evolved significantly during the Second Temple period.
- "To proclaim one's messiahship": Used to describe the act of declaring oneself to be the messiah.
- The prophet's actions were seen as a public proclamation of his messiahship.
- Messiah (n): The promised savior or liberator of a people.
- Messianic (adj): Relating to or characteristic of a messiah or messianic belief.
- Messianic prophecy
- Messianism (n): Belief in the coming of a messiah, or the fervent hope for a liberating leader.
- Saviorship: The office or role of a savior (less common and not exclusively tied to the messianic concept).
- Redemptive role: A phrase describing a function centered on delivering or saving people.
"Messiahship" is almost exclusively used in religious contexts. It does not have common idiomatic or phrasal verb uses, as it is a specific theological and historical term referring to a formal position or state.
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the position of messiah
