Noun apostleship has 1 sense

1. apostleship - the position of apostle
   --₁ is a kind of position, post, berth, office, spot, billet, place, situation
   

Apostleship refers to the position, role, or office of an apostle - specifically, someone who is regarded as an authoritative messenger or supporter of a particular doctrine or cause.

Sense 1:

In a religious context, apostleship can denote the role or position held by the original 12 apostles as the primary disciples of Jesus Christ.

Example Sentence:

Many Christians believe that the apostleship of the disciples was significant in spreading Jesus' teachings.

Sense 2:

Apostleship can also refer to the office or authority granted to individuals or leaders within a religious organization who are seen as carrying on the work and teachings of the apostles.

Example Sentence:

The newly ordained bishop was entrusted with the apostleship to guide the church in the footsteps of the original apostles.

Sense 3:

Outside of religious contexts, apostleship can symbolize an elevated level of expertise or mastery in a particular field or discipline.

Example Sentence:

John's lifelong dedication to studying medieval history earned him an apostleship in the academic community.

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