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The concept of Foreign god in Christianity

The term "Foreign god" in Christianity encapsulates various meanings across different contexts. It refers to the deities endorsed by King Ahab that strayed from traditional Israelite worship. The Catholic Church discusses foreign gods in the context of their legitimacy and social status among Roman citizens. In Early Christianity, foreign gods denote deities from outside Rome, contrasting with Roman gods, and include those respected culturally but deemed illegitimate by Christians. Overall, the concept highlights the tension between different religious beliefs and cultural identities.

Synonyms: Strange god, Deity, Divinity, Idol, Immortal, Celestial being, Supreme being, Supernatural being

In Finnish: Vieras jumala; In Swedish: Fr盲mmande gud; In Malay: Tuhan asing; In German: Fremder Gott; In Dutch: Buitenlandse god; In Spanish: Dios extranjero

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Christian concept of 'Foreign god'

Christianity Books

Significance in Early Christian church and writers:
Early Christianity Books

From: Ante-nicene Fathers

(1) Deities from outside Rome, contrasted with Roman gods in the discussion of loyalty and power.[1] (2) A deity that is not recognized as legitimate or true by Christians but is still respected within certain cultural contexts.[2] (3) Deities worshiped by Romans that originated from other nations or cultures.[3] (4) Divine entities from outside Rome, suggested to have no more favor towards outsiders than their own heritage.[4]

Early Christianity (also known as Early Church) refers to the period starting roughly in the 6th century BC up until 325 A.D. during which year the first council of Nicaea was convened. Popular literature includes the writings by the early Church Fathers which forms the basis of later Christian theology.

Significance in Christianity (general):

From: A Dictionary of the Bible (Hastings)

(1) This describes a deity who is not originally part of a particular group's beliefs, but has been introduced from an outside source.[5] (2) These are the amulets and images that were collected and buried under a terebinth before Jacob's visit to Bethel, as mentioned in the text.[6] (3) The deities Ahab endorsed that were not part of traditional Israelite worship, reflecting his religious innovations.[7]

Significance in Global Christian community:
Catholic Church Books

From: The city of God

(1) The text indicates that foreign gods were added to those already present, and it questions whether they should be considered base-born if they become Roman citizens.[8]

The Catholic Church is a global Christian community with over a billion members, rooted in the teachings of Jesus Christ. It is led by the Pope and emphasizes the sacraments, particularly the Eucharist. Catholicism is a denomination centered on the teachings thereof. It has a rich theological and cultural heritage.

Plural form: Foreign gods.