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There are currently 5 items in this directory beginning with the letter I.
Ideological
Based on or relating to a system of ideas and ideals, especially concerning economic or political theory and policy.
Intercession
(Latin intercessio, a coming between). Intercession occurs when people pray for others. When the saints plead with God for human beings on earth, they offer prayers of intercession. (Woods, 2002)
Islam
A monotheistic religion characterised by the doctrine of absolute submission to God and by reverence for Muhammad as the chief and last prophet of God.
Islamic
Relating to or characteristic of Islam or its adherents.
Israel
The Jewish people, chosen by God to be His people and named after Israel (Jacob), from whose twelve sons the tribes of Israel descend. God formed Israel into a priestly people in their exodus from the slavery of Egypt, when He made the first or Old Covenant with them and gave them the Law through Moses.