Religious Studies GCSE
Fear and Awe
What Fear and Awe means in Religious Studies GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Fear and Awe
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The profound fear in which the women flee the tomb in trembling and bewilderment, saying nothing to anyone, emphasising the awe-inspiring nature of the resurrection event.
Topics that use Fear and Awe
- 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
- Blasphemy
- Christ (Messiah)
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