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The concept of Ordinary men in Christianity

The term Ordinary men varies in interpretation across different Christian traditions. In Christianity, it describes common workers trusted with funds and individuals not bound by the Nazarite vow. Eastern Orthodoxy highlights their significance in relation to divine authority, while the Catholic Church refers to ordinary men as typical human beings who, like Christ, performed miracles but were not divine. Early Christianity emphasizes their humanity, their distinction from giants, and a warning against the corrupt practices of the powerful.1
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Synonyms: Common men, Average men, Common people

In Dutch: Gewone mannen; In Finnish: Tavallisia miehi盲; In Spanish: Hombres comunes y corrientes; In German: Gew枚hnliche M盲nner; In Swedish: Vanliga m盲n; In Malay: Lelaki biasa; In French: Des hommes ordinaires; In Finnish: Tavalliset miehet

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Christian concept of 'Ordinary men'

Christianity Books

Significance in Christianity (general):

From: Expositions of Holy Scripture

(1) These people, in an ordinary state of things, would have yielded to the temptation to seek safety by flight after the death of their Leader.[1] (2) Refers to the common workers or artisans outside of the priesthood who were more trustworthy with the funds than the priests.[2]

From: Bible cyclopedia, critical and expository

(1) This refers to those individuals not bound by the specific restrictions of the Nazarite vow, representing the general population.[3]

Significance in Early Christian church and writers:
Early Christianity Books

From: Ante-nicene Fathers

(1) This term refers to the typical human beings, who were distinct from the giants in terms of physical size, and were not the product of an unholy union.[4] (2) Refers to human beings in general, emphasizing the dual nature of Jesus as both divine and human.[5] (3) Common individuals who are warned to stay away from the corrupt practices of the rich and powerful.[6]

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 Global Christian community:
Catholic Church Books

From: Summa Theologica (English translation)

(1) Individuals referenced in comparison to Christ, who also performed miracles but were not divine.[7]

From: The city of God

(1) This refers to the typical size of men's bodies in the past, which was larger than today, although there were also giants that surpassed them in stature.[8]

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 Eastern Orthodoxy (or the Eastern Orthodox Church):
Eastern Orthodoxy Books

From: The Works of Dionysius the Areopagite

(1) This thing indeed naturally astounded even Babylonians, and, without battle, brought them into subjection to Hezekiah, as though he were a somebody equal to God, and superior to ordinary men, representing a common group.[9]

Eastern Orthodoxy, or Byzantine Christianity, is one of the three main branches of Christianity. It consists of independently governed churches with strong cultural ties to Eastern and Southeastern Europe. Eastern Orthodox theology focuses on the Holy Trinity: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Believers strive for theosis, or becoming closer to God, through grace and spiritual practices.