RLGA02H3 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Shavuot, Eucharist, Medieval Latin
Document Summary
Apostle along with deacon and elder are the only leadership roles in the new testament. Pentecost- the 50th day after easter, commemorated as the dramatic occasion when jesus followers experienced the presence of the holy spirit. In the jewish tradition this was the festival of shavuoth, the feast of weeks celebrating the end of the grain harvest and the giving of the 10 commandments to moses. In christianity however it is when the holy spirit enabled the apostles to speak in diverse languages. Pentecost marks the emergence of the church as a missionary movement with a message for all people. Whitsunday because of the white garments worn by people baptized on the day. In latin countries it is known as the feast of the holy spirit. Christ- from the greek word christos, a translation of the hebrew word for messiah anointed". Christ is not a synonym for messiah but it has similar connotations.
