Explanation

• The Catholic doctrine of Transubstantiation means the bread and wine become the body and blood of Jesus Christ during the Eucharist.
• It is a central belief in Roman Catholic worship.
• The change is considered spiritual, not physical in appearance.
• It takes place during the Holy Mass.
• It symbolizes the sacrifice of Christ for humanity.

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Explanation

• The Septuagint refers to the Greek translation of the Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament).
• It was translated for Jews living in Hellenistic Egypt who spoke Greek.
• The name comes from the Latin word meaning “Seventy”.

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Explanation

• The doctrine of sola fide teaches salvation by faith alone.
• It is a key principle of the Protestant Reformation.
• It rejects the idea that good works alone can ensure salvation.
• It emphasizes faith in God and Jesus Christ as the basis of salvation.

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Explanation

• The doctrine of the Trinity was formally established at the Council of Nicaea (325 CE).
• It declared that Jesus Christ is fully divine and “of the same substance” as God the Father.
• This council was called by Roman Emperor Constantine.
• It aimed to resolve the Arian controversy about the nature of Christ.

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Explanation

The Yoga school of philosophy recognizes three pramanas (means of knowledge).

1. Pratyaksha – Direct perception (what we see or experience)
2. Anumana – Inference (logical reasoning)
3. Shabda – Verbal testimony (reliable scriptural authority)

Yoga philosophy is attributed to Patanjali.

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