Religious Studies A-Level
Theotokos
What Theotokos means in Religious Studies A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Theotokos
A title of Mary, mother of Jesus, used in Eastern Christianity, meaning 'God-bearer'.
Topics that use Theotokos
- Christianity – Sources of wisdom and authority: The Bible and the nature and role of Jesus (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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