noun
- The plural of apostolicity; the quality or state of being apostolic, or of having direct connection to the apostles of Jesus Christ.
Usage: Formal and academic usage; Primarily used in religious and theological contexts
Examples
- The apostolicities of the early Christian churches were carefully documented by historians.
- Theologians debated the apostolicities of various religious traditions and their claims to authentic succession.
- The apostolicities of the apostolic fathers provided a foundation for Christian doctrine.
- Different denominations emphasize different aspects of apostolicities in their theological frameworks.