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The term “apostle” originates from the Classical Greek word ἀπόστολος (apóstolos), which means “one who is sent away.” This comes from the verb στέλλω (stello), meaning “to send,” combined with the preposition ἀπό (apo), meaning “away from.” In English, this translates to “emissary,” which is derived from the Latin verb mitto (“to send”) and the preposition ex (“from”).
The term “apostle” has two primary meanings. The broader sense refers to any messenger or one who is sent with a specific purpose or mission. In this context, the word “apostle” can be understood as anyone sent on an important task. The more specific, narrower meaning refers to an early Christian apostle, particularly the twelve disciples chosen by Jesus Christ to spread His teachings and establish the Christian Church.
In Latin, the word apostolos is translated as missio, which means “mission.” From this root, we get the term missionary, referring to someone sent to spread religious teachings, especially Christianity, to foreign lands or people. Thus, the term “apostle” has evolved from a general term for a messenger to its association with the foundational figures in early Christianity.
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Dimensions | 11cm x 8cm x 1.2cm, 15cm x 11cm x 1.6cm, 21cm x 15cm x 1.6cm, 27cm x 21cm x 1.6cm, 42cm x 32cm x 1.6cm |
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