The AnkiDroid Collection (Part 49) – Evangelical, Lost Gospels & Asceticism (The Judeo-Christian Edition)

Ankidroid additions related to Science, History and Philosophy. More information about Anki can be found in this article.

Evangelical

An evangelical is one who takes the bible seriously and believes in Jesus Christ as saviour. It comes from the Greek word meaning ‘the Good News’ or the Gospel. Evangelical Christianity or evangelical Protestantism, is a worldwide interdenominational movement within Protestant Christianity that emphasises the centrality of being “born again“, in which an individual experiences personal conversion; the authority of the Bible as God’s revelation to humanity; and spreading the Christian message.

Lost Gospels of the Hebrews

As with many lost texts, the Gospel of the Hebrews is known only by quotation from Proto-Orthodox writers. A 9th century source states that the text was 2,200 lines long (a bit shorter than Matthew). Only about 7 fragments survive. Below is a quote from the 4th fragment of the Lost Gospels of the Hebrews:

He that seeks will not rest till he finds; and he that has found shall marvel; and he that has marvelled shall reign; and he that has reigned shall rest‘ – Clement, Stromateis 5.14.96.3

Jesus’ teaching in this fragment has parallels with the Book of Wisdom by Solomon 6:20: ‘The desire for wisdom leads to ruling‘.

You can find more information about the Lost Gospels of the Hebrews at this Centre Place presentation.

Asceticism

Asceticism (not to be confused with Aesthetics or Aestheticism) is severe self discipline and avoidance of all forms of indulgence typically for religious reasons. It comes from the Greek meaningexercise‘, ‘training‘. Ascetics may withdraw from the world for their practices or continue to be part of their society, but typically adopt a frugal lifestyle, characterised by the renunciation of material possessions and physical pleasures, and also spend time fasting while concentrating on the practice of religion or reflection upon spiritual matters. Some individuals including ‘yours truly’ currently, attempt an ascetic lifestyle to free themselves from addictions such as alcohol, tobacco, drugs, entertainment, sex, food, etc.

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3 comments on “The AnkiDroid Collection (Part 49) – Evangelical, Lost Gospels & Asceticism (The Judeo-Christian Edition)
  1. dylan6111's avatar dylan6111 says:

    Nice. Very interesting….

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