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IELTS Academicの語彙 (スコア8-9) - Religion

ここでは、アカデミックIELTS試験に必要な宗教に関連するいくつかの英単語を学びます。

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Vocabulary for Academic IELTS (8)
Gospel
[名詞]

the written message or teachings of a religious leader that is accepted by their followers

福音, 良い知らせ

福音, 良い知らせ

apostle
[名詞]

any one of the twelve disciples of Jesus

使徒

使徒

Ex: Matthew , also known as Levi , was a tax collector before becoming one of the twelve apostles of Jesus , known for authoring the Gospel of Matthew in the New Testament .マタイは、レビとしても知られ、新約聖書のマタイによる福音書を著したことで知られるイエスの十二使徒の一人となる前に、税吏でした。
exorcism
[名詞]

the religious or spiritual practice of driving out evil spirits or entities from a person or place

悪魔払い, 解放

悪魔払い, 解放

Ex: The movie depicted a dramatic exorcism scene that scared audiences .その映画は観客を怖がらせた劇的な**悪魔払い**のシーンを描いた。
sacrilege
[名詞]

the act of disrespectfully treating a sacred item or place

冒涜, 神聖を汚す行為

冒涜, 神聖を汚す行為

Ex: For believers , using holy symbols or objects for mundane purposes can be seen as sacrilege, as it diminishes their sacred significance and meaning .信者にとって、聖なるシンボルや物を世俗的な目的に使用することは、それらの神聖な意義と意味を減らすため、**冒涜**と見なされることがあります。
pantheism
[名詞]

the belief that God and the universe are one and the same, considering the entire natural world as a divine expression of God

汎神論, 神と宇宙は同一であるという信念

汎神論, 神と宇宙は同一であるという信念

Ex: Pantheism differs from traditional monotheism in that it does not conceive of a personal deity separate from creation but rather sees divinity as intrinsic to the natural order .**汎神論**は、伝統的な一神教とは異なり、創造から分離した個人的な神を構想するのではなく、神性を自然秩序に内在するものと見なします。
polytheism
[名詞]

the belief in or worship of multiple gods or deities

多神教, 多くの神々への信仰

多神教, 多くの神々への信仰

Ex: Polytheism often involves rituals and ceremonies dedicated to honoring different deities .**多神教**は、しばしばさまざまな神々を称えるための儀式や式典を含みます。
purgatory
[名詞]

in certain Christian beliefs, a temporary state of purification for souls after death, preparing them for entry into heaven

煉獄, 浄化の状態

煉獄, 浄化の状態

Ex: Purgatory is often associated with the idea of God 's mercy and the opportunity for spiritual refinement beyond earthly life .**煉獄**は、しばしば神の慈悲の考えと地上の生活を超えた精神的洗練の機会に関連付けられます。
eschatology
[名詞]

the branch of theology concerned with the study of the end times, final events, and the ultimate destiny of humanity and the world

終末論, 終わりの時の研究

終末論, 終わりの時の研究

Ex: Zoroastrianism 's eschatology involves the final battle between good and evil , the resurrection of the dead , and the renewal of the world .ゾロアスター教の**終末論**は、善と悪の最終戦争、死者の復活、世界の更新を含みます。
resurrection
[名詞]

the return to life of Christ on the third day after his death on the cross, according to the New Testament

復活, 再生

復活, 再生

Ex: The resurrection of Jesus is celebrated as the culmination of God 's redemptive plan , bringing hope and joy to believers around the world .イエスの**復活**は、神の救いの計画の頂点として祝われ、世界中の信者に希望と喜びをもたらします。
sanctity
[名詞]

the state or quality of being sacred or morally pure

神聖, 清浄

神聖, 清浄

Ex: The sanctity of the Sabbath is observed in many religious traditions through rest and worship .安息日の**神聖さ**は、多くの宗教的伝統において休息と礼拝を通じて守られています。
commandment
[名詞]

one of the biblical Ten Commandments, guiding ethical conduct in religious traditions

戒め, 命令

戒め, 命令

Ex: Buddhist teachings emphasize ethical conduct , with commandments like avoiding harm to living beings and practicing compassion .仏教の教えは倫理的行動を強調し、生き物に害を与えることを避け、慈悲を実践するなどの**戒律**を含みます。
creationism
[名詞]

the belief that the universe and living organisms originated through divine acts of creation, often differing from scientific explanations such as evolution

創造論, 創造の教義

創造論, 創造の教義

Ex: Creationism often emphasizes the literal interpretation of religious texts as describing the origins of life.**創造論**は、しばしば生命の起源を説明するものとして宗教的なテキストの文字通りの解釈を強調します。
deadly sin
[名詞]

a severe or morally corrupting sin, traditionally one of seven sins in Christian theology, including lust, gluttony, greed, sloth, wrath, envy, and pride

大罪

大罪

Ex: Greed is a deadly sin cautioning against excessive desire for wealth or material possessions .**強欲**は、富や物質的な所有物に対する過度の欲望に対して警告する**致命的な罪**です。
doomsday
[名詞]

a belief or prophecy predicting a catastrophic end to the world within religious traditions

審判の日, 世界の終わり

審判の日, 世界の終わり

Ex: Many dismissed his doomsday predictions as baseless fearmongering .多くの人々が彼の**終末**予言を根拠のない恐怖心の扇動として退けた。
heresy
[名詞]

an opinion that is profoundly against the official principles of a particular religion

異端, 異端的な意見

異端, 異端的な意見

Ex: In some religious communities , questioning established beliefs is viewed as heresy and can result in ostracism or expulsion .いくつかの宗教コミュニティでは、確立された信念に疑問を投げかけることは**異端**と見なされ、排斥や追放の結果になることがあります。

a belief system that anticipates a profound transformation of society, often associated with the coming of a messianic age or a thousand-year reign (millennium) of peace and righteousness

千年王国説, 千年の王国への信仰

千年王国説, 千年の王国への信仰

Ex: The cult 's followers were drawn to the charismatic leader who preached millenarianism, promising a divine transformation of society .カルトの信者たちは、社会の神聖な変革を約束する**千年王国説**を説くカリスマ的な指導者に惹きつけられた。
paganism
[名詞]

the belief in or worship of multiple deities, often associated with nature, and typically not adhering to major world religions such as Christianity, Islam, or Judaism

異教信仰, 多神教

異教信仰, 多神教

Ex: Paganism often involves rituals that celebrate the changing seasons , such as the equinoxes and solstices .**異教**は、春分や夏至などの季節の変化を祝う儀式を含むことが多い。

the belief, often associated with certain religious doctrines, that all events, including the ultimate destiny of individuals, are predetermined by a divine power or force

予定説, 運命の決定

予定説, 運命の決定

Ex: The debate over predestination versus free will has sparked theological controversies and discussions among scholars for centuries .**予定説**対自由意志についての議論は、何世紀にもわたって神学的な論争や学者たちの間での議論を引き起こしてきました。
abbess
[名詞]

the female head of an abbey, convent, or other religious houses of nuns

修道院長, 尼僧院長

修道院長, 尼僧院長

Ex: The abbess held authority over the convent's resources and decisions, managing its finances and overseeing construction projects.**修道院長**は修道院の資源と決定に対する権限を持ち、その財政を管理し、建設プロジェクトを監督していました。
abbot
[名詞]

the male spiritual leader and administrator of an abbey, monastery, or group of monasteries

修道院長, 大修道院長

修道院長, 大修道院長

Ex: The abbot presided over the chapter meetings , where important decisions regarding the community were made and disciplinary matters were addressed .**修道院長**は、共同体に関する重要な決定がなされ、規律の問題が取り上げられる章会議を主宰しました。
bishop
[名詞]

a high-ranking priest who supervises all the churches and priests in a city

司教, 主教

司教, 主教

Ex: After years of dedicated service , he was appointed bishop and given responsibility for overseeing all the churches in the city .献身的な奉仕の末、彼は**司教**に任命され、市内のすべての教会を監督する責任を与えられました。
rosary
[名詞]

a set of beads used for counting prayers, especially in the Catholic tradition

ロザリオ, 数珠

ロザリオ, 数珠

Ex: The rosary is employed as a means of seeking divine guidance , strength , and protection during challenging times .**ロザリオ**は、困難な時期に神の導き、力、保護を求める手段として用いられます。
providence
[名詞]

the divine guidance, care, and intervention of a higher power

摂理, 神の摂理

摂理, 神の摂理

Ex: Believers express gratitude for the providence of God , acknowledging blessings and unexpected positive outcomes in their lives .信者は神の**摂理**に感謝を表し、自分たちの人生における祝福と予期せぬ良い結果を認めます。
sectarianism
[名詞]

the intense devotion to a particular religious or political sect, often leading to prejudice or discrimination against members of other sects

宗派主義, セクト主義

宗派主義, セクト主義

Ex: The rise of sectarianism in online spaces has led to the spread of hate speech and extremist ideologies , posing challenges for efforts to build inclusive and harmonious societies .オンライン空間での**宗派主義**の台頭は、ヘイトスピーチや過激なイデオロギーの拡散につながり、包括的で調和のとれた社会を構築するための努力に課題を提起しています。
agnosticism
[名詞]

uncertainty or lack of commitment regarding the existence of deities or the ability to know and comprehend the nature of ultimate reality

不可知論, 不可知論

不可知論, 不可知論

Ex: Her agnosticism was rooted in the belief that the question of whether deities exist is beyond human comprehension and should remain an open-ended inquiry .彼女の**不可知論**は、神々が存在するかどうかという問題は人間の理解を超えており、開かれた問いとして残されるべきだという信念に根ざしていた。
apocalypse
[名詞]

a catastrophic event, often with cosmic or divine origins, believed to cause widespread destruction or significant change in the world

黙示録, 大災害

黙示録, 大災害

Ex: The concept of an apocalypse is not limited to religious contexts ; it can also be found in science fiction , exploring scenarios of global catastrophe .**黙示録**の概念は宗教的な文脈に限定されません。それはまた、世界的な大災害のシナリオを探求するSFにも見られます。
theosophy
[名詞]

a religious and philosophical system that seeks to explore the mysteries of the divine and the nature of reality through a combination of spiritual insight, ancient wisdom, and esoteric teachings

神智学

神智学

Ex: Theosophy encourages open-minded inquiry , inviting seekers to explore spiritual truths beyond conventional religious boundaries .**神智学**は、従来の宗教的境界を超えて精神的真実を探求するよう求めることで、心を開いた探求を奨励します。
pantheon
[名詞]

a monumental building dedicated to gods and goddesses

パンテオン, 神々の神殿

パンテオン, 神々の神殿

Ex: In ancient Greece , the Parthenon served as a pantheon dedicated to the goddess Athena , patron deity of Athens .古代ギリシャでは、パルテノン神殿はアテネの守護神である女神アテナに捧げられた**パンテオン**としての役割を果たしていました。
synagogue
[名詞]

a place of worship and religious study for Jews

シナゴーグ, ユダヤ教の礼拝所

シナゴーグ, ユダヤ教の礼拝所

Ex: The historic synagogue in the city is known for its stunning architecture and rich history .その街の歴史的な**シナゴーグ**は、その素晴らしい建築と豊かな歴史で知られています。
hermit
[名詞]

a person who lives a very simple life in solitude as a religious practice

隠者, 隠修士

隠者, 隠修士

Ex: The hermitage was a place of refuge for pilgrims seeking guidance and solace from the wise hermit who dwelled within its walls .その庵は、その壁の中に住む賢い**隠者**から導きと慰めを求める巡礼者たちの避難所でした。
chapel
[名詞]

a small place of worship or prayer that is usually separate from a main church or cathedral

礼拝堂, 祈祷所

礼拝堂, 祈祷所

consecration
[名詞]

act or ceremony of declaring something sacred or dedicated to a divine purpose, particularly in Christianity

奉献, 神聖化

奉献, 神聖化

Ex: The consecration of water in certain religious ceremonies signifies its transformation into a purifying and sacred substance .特定の宗教儀式における水の**奉献**は、それを浄化し神聖な物質に変えることを意味します。
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