What is another word for Apostolicity?

Pronunciation: [ɐpˌɒstəlˈɪsɪti] (IPA)

Apostolicity refers to the characteristic of being in line with the teachings and traditions of the apostles of Jesus Christ. It is a crucial concept in Christian theology and church history. Synonyms for apostolicity can include terms such as apostolic doctrine, apostolic tradition, apostolic succession, apostolic teaching, and apostolic faith. These terms all refer to the idea that the teachings of the apostles are authoritative and should be upheld by the church. Apostolicity is a central pillar of many Christian denominations, and it is believed to be key to maintaining the integrity and coherence of Christian teaching through the centuries.

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What are the hypernyms for Apostolicity?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Apostolicity

This outward community is the true Church, with the signs of unity, universality, Apostolicity, and holiness, and is both the only infallible Church, and only one which can save the soul.
"Orthodoxy: Its Truths And Errors"
James Freeman Clarke
Of course there were risks and difficulties; but was a man of the type of Richard Meynell to be allowed to play the hypocrite, as the rapidly emerging leader of a religious movement-a movement directed against the unity and Apostolicity of the English Church-when there were those looking on who were aware of the grave suspicions resting on his private life and past history?
"The Case of Richard Meynell"
Mrs. Humphrey Ward
As he walked beside the others, his slender elegance, his handsome head, and fashionable clothes marked him out from the rugged force of Barton, the middle-class alertness of McEwart, the rubbed Apostolicity of Lankester.
"The Testing of Diana Mallory"
Mrs. Humphry Ward

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