The concept of Assembly in Christianity
Synonyms: Meeting, Gathering, Conference, Collection, Congregation, Conclave, Convocation, Session, Symposium, Convention, Council, Synod
In Dutch: Montage; In German: Montage; In Finnish: Kokoonpano; In Spanish: Asamblea; In Swedish: Montering; In Malay: Perhimpunan; In French: ´¡²õ²õ±ð³¾²ú±ôé±ð
The below excerpts are indicatory and do represent direct quotations or translations. It is your responsibility to fact check each reference.
Christian concept of 'Assembly'
From: Ante-nicene Fathers
(1) This is a gathering of people, and the speaker expresses praise within this gathering, and the wicked are also part of this group.[1] (2) This of the wicked enclosed me around, as stated in the text, and the events are described in detail.[2] (3) The assembly is mentioned as the group Didas spoke to, suggesting a gathering or meeting where information was shared.[3] (4) A gathering where words are heard, and a woman's presence is considered essential to her character, suggesting it plays a crucial role in shaping behavior.[4] (5) This word is used to describe the assembly of the firstborn, and the text says that those who are come unto Mount Zion, and to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to ten thousands of angels, the assembly and church of the firstborn, who are written in heaven.[5]
From: Bible cyclopedia, critical and expository
(1) The assembly is a group that included 250 princes, men of renown, who were associated with Korah in the rebellion, as mentioned in the text.[6]
From: Hymns for Christian Devotion
(1) A gathering of people who come together for worship, the group that is engaged in the religious experience described in the verses.[7]
Gnostic concept of 'Assembly'
From: Pistis Sophia
(1) The assembly (synagogue) of the gods is where God shall sit and try the gods, according to the eighty-first Psalm.[8] (2) A gathering or group where discussions about forgiveness and spiritual matters are conducted, emphasizing community support.[9]
From: The Gnostics and Their Remains
(1) A gathering of masons that is not secretive but rather public, presided over by local authorities to address matters related to the building trade.[10]
The concept of Assembly in local and regional sources
Assembly pertains to the gathering that was disrupted, leading to Agilbert’s return home and Colman’s realization of his doctrine’s rejection, highlighting the significance of communal decision-making in religious contexts.
From: Triveni Journal
(1) A gathering of villagers to celebrate and witness the enactment of Bhimla Naika's heroics, illustrating the communal aspect of oral traditions.[11] (2) The legislative body in India where the Government and Congress Party engage in politics and debate over governance and policies.[12] (3) A political body where discussions on the Budget occur, showcasing the Congress's criticism of the current government.[13]
From: Bede's Ecclesiastical History of England
(1) This refers to the gathering that was broken up, and after which Agilbert returned home, and Colman realized his doctrine was rejected.[14]