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apostle::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | apostelic father |
| Type of | christian |
| Derivation | apostolic |
Examples of apostle
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John might be a good example of an apostle who writes with remarkable ambiguity.
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Poet Matthew Arnold, the apostle of sweetness and light, was his mother's uncle.
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Monson a year ago named D. Todd Christofferson to take his place as an apostle.
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In coming centuries, Milton would be claimed as an early apostle of liberalism.
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Wichmann's wife, supported by her son, called him an apostle through prophecy.
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The apostle said he had seen both responses, neither of which is appropriate.
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His father, after all, is hailed as the greatest evangelist since the apostle Paul.
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Voters were supposed to believe that Ryan was an apostle of fiscal rectitude.
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Daniel Bell was a teenage radical who in middle age became an apostle of pragmatism.
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- An ardent early supporter of a cause or reform; "an apostle of revolution"
- Any important early teacher of Christianity or a Christian missionary to a people
- (New Testament) one of the original 12 disciples chosen by Christ to preach his gospel
- In the Latter Day Saint movement, an Apostle is a "special witness of the name of Jesus Christ who is sent to teach the principles of salvation to others." In many Latter Day Saint churches, an Apostle is a priesthood office of high authority within the church hierarchy. ...
- Apostle is a New York-based production company specializing in television production created by stand-up comedian and actor Denis Leary and his business partner Jim Serpico. Apostle created the hit TV series Rescue Me (TV series) about a post-9/11 FDNY crew and the drama in their personal lives.
- The Apostle is a 1997 American drama film written and directed by Robert Duvall, who stars in the title role. John Beasley, Farrah Fawcett, Billy Bob Thornton, June Carter Cash, Miranda Richardson and Billy Joe Shaver also appear. ...
- (The Apostles (Elgar)) The Apostles, Op. 49, is an oratorio for soloists, chorus and orchestra composed by Edward Elgar. It was first performed on 14 October 1903.
- A missionary, or leader of a religious mission, especially one in the early Christian Church (but see Apostle); A pioneer or early advocate of a particular cause, prophet of a belief; A top-ranking ecclesiastical official in the Mormon (twelve-seat, hence the term) administrative council; A ...
- (Apostles) The twelve followers of Jesus; means "a person who is sent to preach the gospel".
