Definition: The term "arch-heretic" comes from a Hebrew term meaning "former." In context, it refers to a person who has rejected or disagrees with the established religious doctrine or values of their community, often leading to social and political instability.
Definition:
1. From the Hebrew term "arch," which means "former."
2. Used in the Old Testament to describe someone who had left the land of Egypt.
3. In the New Testament context, it refers to a person who has broken away from Christian belief or practice.
4. It contrasts with the term "heretic" which describes someone who has departed from an established belief system and often leads to religious and political upheaval.
Example:
Arch-heretics may have left their faith in favor of something other than what they were taught or practiced.
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