| A | B |
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| apostle | leader or teacher of a new faith, including the 12 disciples of Jesus |
| martyr | a person who suffers or is killed for their beliefs |
| diaspora | the dispersion of Jews from their homeland |
| messiah | savior sent by God |
| monotheistic | belief in one God |
| polytheistic | the worship or belief in multiple deities |
| sect | a group of people who branch off from another larger group |
| patriarch | bishop of an important city who exercised authority over all bishops in his area |
| clergy | people who were allowed to conduct Christian services |
| pope | bishop of Rome who claimed authority over all bishops |
| bishop | a church official responsible for everyone in his diocese |
