Religious Studies A-Level
Blasphemy
What Blasphemy means in Religious Studies A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Blasphemy
The act of insulting or showing contempt or lack of reverence for God; claiming the attributes of God.
Topics that use Blasphemy
- Texts and interpretation: The Kingdom of God in Luke, the death of Jesus, and the crucifixion and resurrection narratives (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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