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: messiah
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or less commonly Christ Jesus
: jesus
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: an ideal type of humanity
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Christian Science
: the ideal truth that comes as a divine manifestation of God to destroy incarnate error
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Two feet tall, its design of a crucified Christ positioned above the skull of Adam was dug out from a copper ground, filled with powdered glass mixed with metallic oxides and fired to achieve an extraordinary array of colors, both delicate and bright.
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Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
In some churches and homes, a fifth candle that is larger and white is lit to represent Jesus Christ, the light of the world, christianity.com said.
—Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 20 Nov. 2024
These include Truman Brewery, Village Underground, Rich Mix, Shoreditch Town Hall, Shoreditch Church, Christ Church Spitalfields, Dream Factory (Chance St & Rivington St), Kachette, Bike Shed Moto Co, Shoreditch Studios / Over the Road, and Protein Studios.
—Thomas Smith, Billboard, 18 Nov. 2024
Early risers staying at the Fairmont Rio de Janeiro Copacabana can opt to enjoy breakfast at the foot of Christ the Redeemer before the bustling landmark opens to the public.
—Rafael Tonon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2024
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Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
In some churches and homes, a fifth candle that is larger and white is lit to represent Jesus Christ, the light of the world, christianity.com said.
—Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 20 Nov. 2024
These include Truman Brewery, Village Underground, Rich Mix, Shoreditch Town Hall, Shoreditch Church, Christ Church Spitalfields, Dream Factory (Chance St & Rivington St), Kachette, Bike Shed Moto Co, Shoreditch Studios / Over the Road, and Protein Studios.
—Thomas Smith, Billboard, 18 Nov. 2024
Early risers staying at the Fairmont Rio de Janeiro Copacabana can opt to enjoy breakfast at the foot of Christ the Redeemer before the bustling landmark opens to the public.
—Rafael Tonon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2024
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“Christ.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Christ. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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