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The concept of Magnanimity in Christianity

Magnanimity, in Christianity and the Catholic Church, embodies the qualities of generosity and forgiveness, as exemplified by Saul sparing his adversaries. It is considered a significant virtue linked to a noble spirit, aiding in the pursuit of great aspirations and enhancing other virtues. Magnanimity promotes a mindset geared toward greatness, fortitude, and justice, while opposing pusillanimity. It encourages a balanced view of honor and the ability to overlook personal grievances, showcasing nobility, especially in challenging circumstances.

Synonyms: Generosity, Nobility, Altruism, Benevolence, Kindness, Selflessness, Charity, Liberality, Munificence

In Dutch: Grootmoedigheid; In Finnish: Ylimielisyys; In Spanish: Magnanimidad; In German: 骋谤辞脽尘耻迟; In Malay: Keagungan; In Swedish: Storsinthet; In French: 惭补驳苍补苍颈尘颈迟茅

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Christian concept of 'Magnanimity'

Christianity Books

Significance in Global Christian community:
Catholic Church Books

From: Summa Theologica (English translation)

(1) This is the quality of being great of mind or spirit, and the text discusses its relationship with justice and other virtues.[1] (2) Magnanimity aims at great things, and magnanimity urges the mind to great things in accord with right reason, and magnanimity is not opposed to humility.[2] (3) This is related to confidence, and it refers to the magnitude of the thing hoped for, which is a quality that is closely associated with fortitude.[3] (4) Magnanimity is about honors and makes use of them in a becoming manner, and ambition is opposed to magnanimity as the inordinate to that which is well ordered.[4] (5) Magnanimity is considered a significant virtue that influences all other virtues and is argued to be principal in a certain respect.[5]

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.

Significance in Early Christian church and writers:
Early Christianity Books

From: Ante-nicene Fathers

(1) The quality of being generous and noble, especially in enduring hardships without displaying fear or pain.[6] (2) The quality of being generous and noble in spirit, as demonstrated by enduring suffering without giving in to adversities.[7]

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: Bible cyclopedia, critical and expository

(1) The quality of being generous and forgiving, exhibited by Saul when he spared those who opposed his kingship.[8]