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The concept of Kind in Christianity

In Christianity, the term "Kind" signifies several meanings. It encompasses a state of being benevolent and compassionate, promoting care for others' well-being. Symbolically, it can also refer to the Bennu bird, representing rebirth and renewal. The Catholic Church relates "Kind" to a category of contracts that must follow similar types. Additionally, Early Christianity mentions a variety of animals of all kinds that seek refuge in various forms. Overall, kindness is a prevalent theme across these interpretations.1
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Synonyms: Benevolent, Compassionate, Friendly, Generous, Gentle, Thoughtfulness, Charitable, Humane, Amiable, Sympathetic

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Christian concept of 'Kind'

Christianity Books

Significance in Christianity (general):

From: Bible cyclopedia, critical and expository

(1) The Bennu bird, represented by a living bird of the crane kind; the rising from its ashes indicated symbolically a recommencing cycle of time.[1]

From: Hymns for Christian Devotion

(1) This term describes a state of being benevolent and compassionate, showing consideration and care for others' well-being.[2]

Significance in Global Christian community:
Catholic Church Books

From: Summa Theologica (English translation)

(1) This describes a category of contract, where the argument would hold if the contracts were of the same kind.[3]

The Catholic Church is a global Christian community with over a billion members, rooted in the teachings of Jesus Christ. It is led by the Pope and emphasizes the sacraments, particularly the Eucharist. Catholicism is a denomination centered on the teachings thereof. It has a rich theological and cultural heritage.

Significance in Early Christian church and writers:
Early Christianity Books

From: Ante-nicene Fathers

(1) The text discusses a multitude of animals of all kinds, which are wont to have recourse to such bodies.[4]

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.