The concept of Protection in Christianity

Protection, in the context of Christianity, encompasses various meanings. It includes the safeguarding offered by angels, as seen in the reassurance provided to Jacob during his journey. The Catholic Church defines protection as the act of keeping safe from harm, similar to how hair and nails shield the body. In Early Christianity, protection signifies the fear of temptation and the desire for divine help to resist challenges. Overall, protection embodies physical and spiritual safeguarding across these contexts.1
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Synonyms: Defense, Shield, Security, Preservation, Safety, Guard, Shelter, Armor, Cover

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Christian concept of 'Protection'

Christianity Books

Significance in Christianity (general):

From: Expositions of Holy Scripture

(1) The safeguarding offered by the angels to Jacob, appearing in a warlike manner to reassure him during his fearful journey.[1]

Significance in Early Christian church and writers:
Early Christianity Books

From: Ante-nicene Fathers

(1) This term signifies the anxious dread of temptation, encapsulating the fear of succumbing to challenges and the plea for divine assistance to overcome them.[2]

Early Christianity (also known as Early Church) refers to the period starting roughly in the 6th century BC up until 325 A.D. during which year the first council of Nicaea was convened. Popular literature includes the writings by the early Church Fathers which forms the basis of later Christian theology.

Significance in Catholic Church (Christian community):
Catholic Church Books

From: Summa Theologica (English translation)

(1) The act of keeping something safe from harm or injury, such as the protection of the other parts of the body, that hair and nails provide.[3]

The Catholic Church is a global Christian community with over a billion members, rooted in the teachings of Jesus Christ. It is led by the Pope and emphasizes the sacraments, particularly the Eucharist. Catholicism is a denomination centered on the teachings thereof. It has a rich theological and cultural heritage.