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Revision as of 07:42, 1 April 2011
Contents
The Founding of the Church
Culture
The Community
Community is an extremely important of the life of the members of the Church of Echad. Indeed, there is an extreme emphasis focused upon the Church as a people. Members of the Church are known as "Echad's People" and they belong to His "Household." The creation of Echad focused communities is an essential goal of the Church. Followers should surround themselves in neighborhoods and towns of other followers and should seek to congregate and know each other. The Church building it supposed to form the centerpiece of the community. A place for not only worship, but fellowship and friendship. A place for advice and charity and celebrations.
The Sacred Parshas
The Bashaf
The first of the Sacred Parshas, is called the Bashaf. The first Tsuherer, or Prophet of Echad, was the monk Chayyim. Chayyim was chosen by Echad to receive the truth and to communicate this truth to the world. Over a span of 37 years the story of the beginning of time was laid out to Chayyim through a series of visions, dreams, prayer and even several instances of direct and divine dictation. Chayyim recorded this message, through the course of his life, into the three Books of Chayyim, they are known collectively as the Bashaf.
The Klal
The Klal was given to Ilan by Echad for as The Law of His people to live by, indeed for all people who wish to praise the one, true God. Primarily it includes the laws for behavior of commoners, of the nobility, and the necessity of this hierarchy. Secondly, it provides guidelines for the personal life of an individual.
Other Important Books
- The Yontefs: These are the holidays and special celebrations and ceremonies that Echad's People should honor.
- The Tifl-Buhk: This is a tome of special and significant collected prayers.
Church Structure
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| Continent / Island | Far East | ||
| Main Temple Realm | Principality of Zonasa | ||
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| Congregation | Around 10,000 peasants | ||
| Noble Members | 10 Nobles | ||
