Proselytizecomes from the nounproselyte, meaning “a new convert,” which in turn ultimately comes from the Greekprosēlytos, meaning “stranger” or “newcomer.” Whenproselytizeentered English in the 17th century, it had a distinctly religious connotation and meant simply “to recruit religious co...
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The study assesses the historical authenticity of the logion and examines the various positions for understanding its meaning. It then attempts to argue that Matthew 23.15 is an authentic saying of Jesus aimed at censuring a Pharisaic group for endeavouring to recruit Gentile adherents (God-fear...
Political ideology and secular religion; Secularization and social meaning of religion in socialist societies; Functionalist interpretation of Marxism as an atheistic religion; Conversion by force; State policies toward religious communities.RadicRadmila...
The article offers information on the allegation thrown to a public school science teacher in Mount Vernon, Ohio. It states that teacher John Freshwater has been accused of proselytizing in class. ...