“罗马天主教”与“天主教”:有什么区别?



  • “大公”(catholic)一词意为“普世的”,指的是整个基督教会,而“罗马天主教”(Roman Catholic)则特指与罗马教宗共融的教会。
  • “罗马天主教”一词的使用在中世纪,特别是在新教改革之后变得普遍,用以将其与其他基督徒团体区分开来。
  • 由教宗领导的教会的正式名称是“天主教会”(Catholic Church),尽管“罗马天主教”一词可能被用于澄清或专门指代拉丁礼教会。
  • 不同的基督宗教传统通过各自的神学视角来看待“大公”和“罗马天主教”,从而导致了对教会权威和身份的各种解释与理解。

Introduction: Why This Question Matters for Christians Isn’t it true that sometimes words can get a little confusing? When we hear the word “Catholic,” many of us immediately picture the Roman Catholic that big, worldwide family of faith led by the Pope way over in Vatican City. But that word “catholic” itself is like an old treasure, with a meaning that’s much bigger and wider! Sometimes folks use “Catholic” and “Roman Catholic” like they’re two peas in a pod, meaning…

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