Religious Studies GCSE
Blasphemy
What Blasphemy means in Religious Studies GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Blasphemy
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The religious charge the High Priest accuses Jesus of after tearing his clothes, leading the council to condemn him to death.
Topics that use Blasphemy
- Theme G: St Mark’s gospel: the life of Jesus (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Asceticism and Humility
- Atonement
- Atonement and salvation
- Authority and inspiration
- Authority of Jesus
- Biblical interpretation
- Christ (Messiah)
- Christology
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