Proskynesis (/ˌprɒskɪˈniːsɪs/), also called proscynesis (/ˌprɒsɪˈniːsɪs/) or proskinesis (/ˌprɒskɪˈniːsɪs/; Greek: προσκύνησις proskýnēsis; Latin: adoratio)...
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against the adoption of proskynesis. Callisthenes argued that Alexander was not entitled to receive divine honors, such as the proskynesis from his followers...
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proskynetarion (Greek προσκυνητάριον, plural proskynetaria; from προσκύνησις, proskynesis, lit. 'kiss towards something') is a term suggesting worship and reverence...
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official. The Council determined that the honorary veneration (timētikē proskynēsis) of icons was permitted, and that the true adoration (alēthinē latreia)...
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elements of Persian dress and customs at his court, notably the custom of proskynesis, either a symbolic kissing of the hand, or prostration on the ground...
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genuflection already in use in Persia, a modification to the tradition of Proskynesis. In the Byzantine Empire even senators were required to genuflect to...
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more based on the systematized honors offered to the kings (sacrifice, proskynesis, statues, altars, hymns) which put them on par with the gods (isotheism)...
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forgive sins but God alone?” Mark 2:7 Jesus also receives προσκύνησις (proskynesis) in the aftermath of the resurrection, a Greek term that either expresses...
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bowing in the Eastern Orthodox Church originating from Jewish low bowing Proskynesis Dogeza, prostration in Japanese culture Kowtow, prostration in Chinese...
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king, one was expected to prostrate oneself before him, also known as proskynesis. The king's guards were known as the pushtigban. On other occasions,...
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European practice Sujud, prostration to Allah General: Hand-kissing Proskynesis Prostration Salute Formerly, historians illustrated the abjectness of...
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was now employing eunuchs and was tolerant of such Persian customs as proskynesis, which was considered degrading by many in the Macedonian army. Cleitus...
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terms latria for the type of worship due to God alone, and dulia and proskynesis for the veneration given to angels, saints, relics and icons. Catholic...
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officials in Taiwan as an alternative to handshake. Bowing Handshake Kowtow Proskynesis 国家人文历史 (2020-05-06). "如果见面不能握手,你会选哪种古代礼仪代替?". k.sina.cn. Retrieved 2021-03-06...
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social elders or superiors, as in the Chinese kowtow or Ancient Greek proskynesis. The act has often traditionally been an important part of religious...
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ritual object above which Yahweh was present. Veneration of icons through proskynesis was codified in 787 AD by the Seventh Ecumenical Council. This was triggered...
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fortunate were allowed the privilege of kissing the hem of his robe (proskynesis, προσκύνησις). Circuses and basilicas were designed to keep the face...
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Cataphatic theology Economy Essence–energies Gnomic will Metousiosis Phronema Phyletism Proskynesis Sobornost Symphonia Tabor Light Theoria Theosis Theotokos...
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Cataphatic theology Economy Essence–energies Gnomic will Metousiosis Phronema Phyletism Proskynesis Sobornost Symphonia Tabor Light Theoria Theosis Theotokos...
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west. Emperor Diocletian further reinforced it when he demanded the proskynesis and adopted the adjective sacrum for all things pertaining to the imperial...
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Synod of Constantinople, and solemnly sanctioned a limited worship (proskynesis) of images." – Philip Schaff. «History of the christian church» / Volume...
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discredit in a single apologetic digression (the killing of Cleitus, the proskynesis affair, the pages' conspiracy and the death of Callisthenes). Book 5...
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Cataphatic theology Economy Essence–energies Gnomic will Metousiosis Phronema Phyletism Proskynesis Sobornost Symphonia Tabor Light Theoria Theosis Theotokos...
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came to the king, he/she had to prostrate before him, also known as proskynesis. The king was guarded by a group of royal guards, known as the pushtigban...
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Cataphatic theology Economy Essence–energies Gnomic will Metousiosis Phronema Phyletism Proskynesis Sobornost Symphonia Tabor Light Theoria Theosis Theotokos...
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Cataphatic theology Economy Essence–energies Gnomic will Metousiosis Phronema Phyletism Proskynesis Sobornost Symphonia Tabor Light Theoria Theosis Theotokos...
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'" Wikiquote has quotations related to Adoration. Hand-kissing Kowtow Proskynesis Prostration Egri, Lajos. The Art of Dramatic Writing: Its Basis in the...
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"windows" through which one could communicate with the figure depicted. Proskynesis before images is also attested in texts from the late seventh century...
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Cataphatic theology Economy Essence–energies Gnomic will Metousiosis Phronema Phyletism Proskynesis Sobornost Symphonia Tabor Light Theoria Theosis Theotokos...
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offered himself to the Father.'" Catholicism portal Christianity portal Proskynesis Catholic beliefs and traditions by John F. O'Grady 2002 ISBN 0-8091-4047-0...
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