The concept of Inheritance in Christianity
Synonyms: Heritage, Legacy, Succession, Patrimony, Descent, Transmission, Estate, Heirloom, Heirloom.
In Swedish: Arv; In Dutch: Erfenis; In Finnish: 笔别谤颈苍迟枚; In Spanish: Herencia; In German: Nachlass; In Malay: Warisan; In French: 贬茅谤颈迟补驳别
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Christian concept of 'Inheritance'
From: Expositions of Holy Scripture
(1) This refers to the possession or legacy that the husbandmen desired to acquire for themselves, which motivated their actions towards the son of the vineyard owner.[1] (2) This signifies the lasting reward, often associated with a spiritual or divine realm, and is a central theme of the text.[2] (3) The husbandmen plotted to take this, suggesting their greed and desire for control over the vineyard's resources.[3] (4) The inheritance represents a share that someone considered that his brother had cheated him out of, as mentioned within the text's context.[4] (5) This word refers to a promised future that is anticipated, which may cause one to question their ability to achieve it, thus emphasizing the importance of faith and the power needed to attain it.[5]
From: Ante-nicene Fathers
(1) This phrase refers to a possession, highlighting the themes of inheritance and divine justice, emphasizing the consequences of greed and the importance of righteousness.[6] (2) This refers to what is proclaimed beforehand by those who preach the kingdom of Christ, and is related to the holy Jerusalem.[7] (3) The ancestral possession, mentioned in the text, which is a reward for those who follow the commandments and trust in the Lord, signifying a promise of prosperity.[8] (4) The land promised by the divine to Abraham and his seed, which they will receive at the resurrection of the just, as the righteous will reign in it after rising again to behold the divine in the renovated creation.[9] (5) The individuals who believe God, and who have continued in His love, are those who have received the inheritance, according to the text provided.[10]
From: Gospel of Thomas Commentary
(1) This represents what is to be gained, the ownership or the right to something, which is sought after, sometimes through negative actions, as described in the parables.[11] (2) The property rights and title associated with the vineyard that the tenants sought through violence.[12]
Gnostic concept of 'Inheritance'
From: Pistis Sophia
(1) The ultimate destination or final place reached by individuals who have received the mysteries and transformed into light-beams and streams, representing their spiritual reward.[13] (2) This region is where those who have received inheritances and mysteries of the Light reside, and upon entering, the Light-land will appear as sunlight.[14]
From: Fragments of a Faith Forgotten
(1) The spiritual rewards and states received by individuals who have engaged with the higher mysteries post-death.[15]