Apostleship: meaning, definitions and examples

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apostleship

 

[ əˈpɒstlzʃɪp ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

religious role

Apostleship refers to the office or role of an apostle, which is a messenger or representative of a religious mission. In Christianity, it specifically denotes the ministry that was established by Jesus Christ and continued by his apostles. This role is often associated with the spreading of the Gospel and the establishment of the church.

Synonyms

apostolic ministry, envoy, messengership, missionary work

Examples of usage

  • His apostleship was recognized by the church.
  • The principles of apostleship guide our community work.
  • She felt a calling to apostleship after years of service.
  • The doctrine of apostleship is central to our beliefs.

Translations

Translations of the word "apostleship" in other languages:

🇵🇹 apostolado

🇮🇳 अपोस्टलशिप

🇩🇪 Apostelamt

🇮🇩 apostolat

🇺🇦 апостольство

🇵🇱 apostolstwo

🇯🇵 使徒職

🇫🇷 apostolat

🇪🇸 apostolado

🇹🇷 havari görevine atama

🇰🇷 사도직

🇸🇦 الرسالة

🇨🇿 apoštolství

🇸🇰 apoštolstvo

🇨🇳 使徒职

🇸🇮 apostolstvo

🇮🇸 postul

🇰🇿 апостолдық

🇬🇪 აპოსტოლობა

🇦🇿 apostol xidmət

🇲🇽 apostolado

Etymology

The word 'apostleship' originates from the Greek word 'apostolos,' meaning 'one who is sent away' or 'messenger.' This term was used to describe the twelve apostles chosen by Jesus Christ to spread his teachings and to be the foundation of the Christian church. The concept of apostleship has evolved over centuries, particularly within various Christian denominations, where it not only signifies the original twelve apostles but also those who are ordained to preach and teach as representatives of the faith. The term emphasizes the idea of being sent forth on a mission, which is a fundamental aspect of Christian doctrine. As Christianity spread beyond its origins in the Middle East, the notion of apostleship became more inclusive, allowing for the recognition of various church leaders and missionaries who took on the role of spreading the Gospel worldwide.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,840 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.