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| A '''mystery''' may refer to: | |||
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| ⚫ | *''''']''''' is a ] program showing ] detective fiction series. | ||
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* In common usage, a '''mystery''' is a description for anyt thing which is unknown or yet unexplained. | ||
| *Originally '''''mystery''''' was a ] term. Thus the ] were rites into which only the initiated were admitted, lest they become the object of ridicule. See also ]. | |||
| * In ] usage, '''mystery''' commonly refers to that which is ''unknowable'' (as well as unknown or unexplained) and hence alludes to the concept of ] in the ] —hence the term '''divine mystery'''. According to the '']'', a mystery is: | |||
| ⚫ | *In Christianity, a '''''mystery''''' (''mysterion'') is an effectual mystical action that uses outward, visible signs as a means of conveying inward, spiritual grace. In the West, this is also given the Latin term for ''a signed and sealed pledge'': ] |
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| :''"a supernatural truththat of its very nature lies above the finite intelligence"''. | |||
| ⚫ | ** In ], a '''''mystery''''' (''mysterion'') is an effectual mystical action that uses outward, visible signs as a means of conveying inward, spiritual ]. In the West, this is also given the Latin term for ''a signed and sealed pledge'': ] (See also ]). | ||
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| * A ''']''' is a belief system based around a mystery | |||
| *Both of the above meanings: supernatural truth or trade may be the origin of the name ''']''' applied to a form of religious drama. | |||
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| ⚫ | * In medieval ], '''mystery''' meant a ], ] or ]. Thus an apprentice to one of the ]s would be said to be "learning the mysteries" of that guild. | ||
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| === Arts === | |||
| ⚫ | *'''''Mysteries''''' is an 1892 ] by the Norwegian author ]. | ||
| * A ''']''' refers to a form of ]tical theatre that deals with religious themes | |||
| *''''']''''' the nickname of a well known pickup artist in the world of ]. | |||
| ⚫ | * A '''mystery novel''' is a subgenre of ] (see ]). | ||
| ⚫ | * ''''']''''' is a long-running ] program showing ] detective fiction series, such as those based on '']'' and '']'' novels. | ||
| ⚫ | * ''''']''' is a Canadian digital television channel devoted to mystery and suspense television shows. | ||
| ⚫ | * '''''Mysteries''''' is an 1892 ] by the Norwegian author ]. | ||
| ⚫ | * The fictional character ''']''' is one of four cats belonging to ]. | ||
| === Other uses === | |||
| ⚫ | * ''Mystery''' is the name of a ]. See ]. | ||
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Revision as of 00:11, 12 February 2006
A mystery may refer to:
- In common usage, a mystery is a description for anyt thing which is unknown or yet unexplained.
- In religious usage, mystery commonly refers to that which is unknowable (as well as unknown or unexplained) and hence alludes to the concept of faith in the divine —hence the term divine mystery. According to the Encyclopedia Catholica, a mystery is:
- "a supernatural truththat of its very nature lies above the finite intelligence".
- In Christianity, a mystery (mysterion) is an effectual mystical action that uses outward, visible signs as a means of conveying inward, spiritual grace. In the West, this is also given the Latin term for a signed and sealed pledge: sacrament (See also Sacred Mysteries).
- A mystery religion is a belief system based around a mystery
- In medieval Britain, mystery meant a craft, trade or profession. Thus an apprentice to one of the guilds would be said to be "learning the mysteries" of that guild.
Arts
- A mystery play refers to a form of dramatical theatre that deals with religious themes
- A mystery novel is a subgenre of detective fiction (see mystery fiction).
- Mystery! is a long-running PBS program showing British detective fiction series, such as those based on Agatha Christie and Poirot novels.
- Mystery is a Canadian digital television channel devoted to mystery and suspense television shows.
- Mysteries is an 1892 novel by the Norwegian author Knut Hamsun.
- The fictional character Mystery Strange is one of four cats belonging to Emily Strange.
Other uses
- Mystery' is the name of a chess engine. See Mystery (chess).
This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Mystery.If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Category: