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The concept of Principal in Christianity

In Christianity, the keyphrase "Principal" has multiple meanings. It refers to the principal uncial manuscripts, which serve as critical evidence for biblical text in scholarly editions. Additionally, in Early Christianity, it denotes the individual responsible for a crime, facing blame when officials are punished due to his actions. Furthermore, it signifies the Father, highlighting His authoritative role in sending the Son and the Holy Spirit, which is central to creation and redemption.1
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Synonyms: Chief, Head, Leader, Director, Main, Primary, Foremost, Key

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Christian concept of 'Principal'

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Significance in Early Christian church and writers:
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From: Ante-nicene Fathers

(1) The person who is responsible for committing a crime, and is the focus of the odium when his officials are punished through his fault.[1] (2) Refers to the Father in the context of sending the Son and the Holy Spirit, emphasizing His authoritative role in the creation and redemptive plan.[2]

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 Christianity (general):

From: A Dictionary of the Bible (Hastings)

(1) The principal uncial MSS are included in the larger edition being prepared by Brooke and Maclean, and they provide evidence for the text.[3]