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One of the three theological virtues. In its widest sense it may be defined as the desire and search for a future good, difficult but not impossible to attain. As a Christian virtue its primary end, its motive, and its author is God Himself.
Subjects:Religion
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hope
in The Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church(3 rev)Length: 261 words
hope
in The Concise Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church(2 rev)Length: 45 words
hope
in The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable(2)Length: 186 words
Hope
in The Oxford Companion to the BibleLength: 742 words
