10 sentences with 'spiritual'
Example sentences and phrases with the word spiritual and other words derived from it.
• « In the eyes of his subjects, the royal person was no longer seen as a reliable spiritual anchor - the pharaoh was supposed to be the great protector of religious and social order, but instead an attempt had been made to destroy it completely. »
• « However, throughout the entire period there were many cultural, spiritual and intellectual traditions that remained the same. »
• « In terms of the spiritual beliefs of the ancient Egyptians, these traditions most often focused on the identity and role of the king in relation to the gods. »
• « Monotheism and the concept of the essential spiritual equality of human beings began as beliefs among a small minority of people in the ancient world, but would become hugely influential in the long run. »
• « In turn, Zoroastrianism provided a spiritual justification for the expansion of the Persian Empire. »
• « Originating in the Hellenistic kingdoms, many Romans were attracted to mystery religions, cults that promised spiritual salvation to their members. »
• « Jesus showed an aptitude for theological and spiritual understanding at an early age, debating Jewish doctrine with learned Jewish priests while still a child. »
• « Justinian created a tradition that would last throughout Byzantine history: that the emperor is both the spiritual leader of the Christian Church and the secular ruler of the empire itself. »
• « The Muslim elders appointed Muhammad's father-in-law, Abu Bakr (r. 632 - 634), as the new leader after a period of deliberation. He became the first caliph, which means "successor": the head of the Ummah, the man who represented the spiritual and political authority of the Muslims. »