Definition: The word "allogeneic" refers to a genealogical relation between a living individual and their ancestors, typically through marriage or adoption. In other words, it means that an ancestor (a male or female) of the individual in question was a direct descendant from another living person. This term comes from biblical sources when describing how Jesus was raised by Mary Magdalene after his resurrection. He had lived with her for three days, and she provided him food and shelter while he waited on the tomb. Later, John the Baptist identifies Jesus as "the Christ," meaning "the True One." This passage is known as John 1:38-40. The term "allogeneic" has been interpreted to refer to any living individual who may be a direct descendant of a person whose line of descent was not recognized in history. For example, if one ancestor was not recognized as having been descended from the founder of Christianity (Jesus), this could indicate that they were an allogenic genealogical relation.

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