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Transmission of the Teaching

Author: Ted Fairchild
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Terms to Know
Didactic

Instructional, intended to educate.

Evangelism

The attempt, usually through persuasive speech or writing, to convert non-believers to one's own religion--typical of most sects within Christianity.

Liturgy

The manner in which a particular religious group conducts public worship.

Oral Tradition

The practice of teaching important religious or other doctrine verbally, without writing them down.

Preaching

The act of transmitting moral or other teachings to those already within the same religious group--contrast with evangelism.

Proselytism

The attempt by one or more members of any religious group to persuade others to become members of that group.

Scripture

Any text held in reverence by any religious group.