Ancient Wisdom Atlas

Motif

Chosen twelve as doctrinal propagators

chosen_twelve_as_doctrinal_propagators

A motif of the Sacred Knowledge and Wisdom family, within the sub-family Prophet and Prophetic Mission. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.

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islamic

  • The Koran (Al-Qur'an) SECTION VI. / OF THE INSTITUTIONS OF THE KORAN IN CIVIL AFFAIRS. / SECTION VII. / SECTION VIII.; lines 8515-8561 confidence: high

    The Karmatians are introduced; a man called Karmata comes from Khzistn, feigns sanctity, claims God ordered fifty daily prayers, invites obedience to an Imam, gathers a party, and chooses twelve as apostles.

    Karmata selects twelve apostles to govern followers and propagate doctrine.

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