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The concept of Captain in Christianity

In Christianity, the term Captain signifies a leader, notably referring to Jesus in the context of salvation and leadership roles, sometimes linked to military aspects. It denotes individuals of authority, including the chief captain impressed by Paul's charisma and the vessel's captain who navigated challenges during a voyage. Additionally, the Church of the East depicts Captain as leaders gathering in the Lord's house, while Early Christianity attributes the term to a divine power that appeared to Joshua, highlighting its multifaceted meanings.1
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Synonyms: Commander, Leader, Chief, Director, Head, Officer, Pilot, Helmsman, Master

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Christian concept of 'Captain'

Christianity Books

Significance in Christianity (general):

From: Expositions of Holy Scripture

(1) This term describes Jesus as a leader, particularly in the context of salvation, and also implies the notion of chieftainship and priority.[1] (2) This person, along with the officers, brought the apostles without violence, fearing the people, and set them before the council for questioning.[2] (3) This term refers to the chief captain, whose behaviour is noteworthy, as showing that he had been impressed by Paul's personal magnetism, according to the text.[3] (4) The individual responsible for the vessel, who consulted with others regarding the course of action during the voyage and the adverse conditions.[4]

From: A Dictionary of the Bible (Hastings)

(1) Often used to translate 'nagid,' indicating a person of leadership, sometimes associated with military roles.[5]

Significance in Church of the East (or the East Syriac Church):
Church of the East Books

From: The Book of the Cave of Treasures

(1) Individuals who gathered together in the house of the Lord, indicating a group of leaders or officials involved in the events described.[6]

The Church of the East emerged in the 5th century and separated from the Roman Empire's state church by adopting Nestorianism. It emphasizes the distinct human and divine natures of Jesus Christ. It is also called the Assyrian Church, Nestorian Church or the East Syriac Church.

Significance in Early Christian church and writers:
Early Christianity Books

From: Ante-nicene Fathers

(1) Captain is a name given to a certain rational power proceeding from God Himself, when it appeared in human form to Joshua the son of Nave (Nun), according to the text.[7]

Early Christianity (also known as Early Church) refers to the period starting roughly in the 6th century BC up until 325 A.D. during which year the first council of Nicaea was convened. Popular literature includes the writings by the early Church Fathers which forms the basis of later Christian theology.

Plural form: Captains.