Apostle - Encyclopaedia of Islam, THREE - مرکز و کتابخانه مطالعات اسلامی به زبان های اروپایی

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" Apostle - Encyclopaedia of Islam, THREE "
Robinson, Neal S.

Document Type	:	AL
Language of Document	:	English
Record Number	:	1060644
Doc. NO	:	ALei1041
Main Entry	:	Robinson, Neal S.
Title & Author	:	Apostle - Encyclopaedia of Islam, THREE\ Robinson, Neal S.
Publication Statement	:	Leiden: Brill
Title of Periodical	:	Encyclopaedia of Islam, THREE
Note	:	(758 words)
Abstract	:	“Apostle” is generally employed by Christians exclusively as a title for members of Jesus' inner group of twelve disciples and for Paul, although its use in the New Testament is less restricted. In the Qurʾān, there are four references to the ḥawāriyyūn , an Ethiopic loan word meaning “apostles.” From the context it is clear that they are Jesus' companions. 1. Christian usage The English word “apostle” is derived, via Latin, from the Greek apostolos , which means literally “one who is sent.” As generally used by Christians, it is a title
Subject	:	Islam.
electronic file name	:	ALei1041.pdf