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The concept of I have heard in Christianity

The phrase "I have heard" has various interpretations across different religious contexts. In Christianity, it suggests knowledge gained from others rather than personal experience. Gnosticism links it to Mary鈥檚 recollections of Jesus鈥� teachings. The Church of the East associates it with Abraham鈥檚 insights about Egyptians. Meanwhile, Early Christianity frames it as the process of acquiring knowledge by listening, indicating familiarity with discussions and the narrator's quest for deeper understanding. Overall, it emphasizes the importance of auditory learning in spiritual contexts.1
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Synonyms: Listened to, Was told

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Christian concept of 'I have heard'

Christianity Books

Significance in Early Christian church and writers:
Early Christianity Books

From: Ante-nicene Fathers

(1) This indicates the narrator has received accounts, which have sparked their interest in learning more details.[1] (2) This indicates the acquisition of knowledge through listening, signifying the act of receiving information through the ears.[2] (3) The listener indicated that they had heard the subject matter previously and was not unfamiliar with the topics being discussed, implying prior knowledge of the allegorical interpretations presented.[3]

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.

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

From: The Kebra Nagast

(1) The knowledge that Abraham possessed, about the behavior of the Egyptians.[4]

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 Christianity (general):

From: Expositions of Holy Scripture

(1) This phrase indicates a previous form of understanding through knowledge passed on by others, rather than through direct experience.[5]

Gnostic concept of 'I have heard'

Gnosticism Books

Significance in Gnosticism (Mystical or Esoteric Christianity):

From: Pistis Sophia

(1) Mary heard Jesus say certain things.[6]