Holiness

Holiness describes a quality attributed to persons, spaces, objects, or periods of time that are separated and made distinct from everyday life. This distinction is created through rules, practices, or beliefs that define what belongs within a sacred area and what does not. In religious literature, holiness often involves separation, order, and responsibility rather than moral perfection alone. It functions as a framework for organizing relationships between the divine, the community, and the world by making clear boundaries that guide behavior and identity.