Early Christian History and Councils

Christians were being persecuted and being one was not accepted.

325

<p>The Nicene Creed was composed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>381</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Also composed the Nicene Creed, put more belief in the Trinity doctrines.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>451</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Discussed that Jesus is fully human &amp; divine - established 5 patriarchs - said that a true Christian has belief in Trinity doctrines</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He moved the Roman Empire capital to Byzantine (later named Constantinople).</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Because of this, the Church became more easily separated into the Roman and Eastern churches because it split them</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>5th century-Germanic tribes come and wipe out the area because of the split into 5 patriarchs (the split caused a decrease of power and unity in the Empire)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>-Muslims began conquering the Byzantine Empire. -3 out of the 4 patriarchs become controlled by them, which affects Christian freedom and what they can do in terms of their religion</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>-because the Western Church (Rome) added &quot;and the Son&quot; to the Nicene Creed without telling the Eastern Church, they officially exclude each other -this leads to the Great Schism (1054) which was the break in the churches</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>-they were fought over the Holy Land (Christians trying to take it from Muslims) -lasted around 200 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>-lived 1182-1226 -was described as a humble man who wanted change -he encouraged people to embrace poverty (people who do this are known as mendicants)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>-Martin Luther was an extreme priest who didn't like how the Church was doing things after visiting Rome -he made his 95 Thesis and nailed it to the door of a Church -then, he started his own Church that gained popularity- it led to a whole branch of new denominations</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>protestants who abolished most worships and called for simpler worship forms -they also believed in no infant baptism</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>-he had many problems with the Catholic Church, so he declared himself the head of the Church -had 6 wives, 2 girls (Mary, Elizabeth) were born and 1 son (Edward)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>(1545-1563) reaffirmed papal supremacy and transubstantiation -stated that mass is a true sacrifice and salvation is marked by faith and good works</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>-rationalist: believe in the power of human reason for knowledge, (there isn't a need for God) -imperialist: believe that through our own experiences (5 senses) is how we gain knowledge of the world</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>-world council in ganeva (founded in 1948): 300 members, works for the cause of ecumenism (promoting Christian unity) to bring together the different denominations -second vatican council (1962-1965): made major improvements in recognizing the validity of various religions, changed some practices in the mass</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>spreading the messages of God in very public ways</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>telling messages/stories of God using energy and excitement</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>combination of fundamentalism and evangelicalism</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Catholics recognize a wider selection of Old Testament books than Protestants.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Connection to an apostle, ancient origin, widespread recognition, and divine revelation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>apologists: writers who write about defending their faith apologetics: the writings of an apologist</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>best known apologist of the 2nd century -converted to Christianity and was martyred around AD 165</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>-formulated around AD 150 -based on what Apostles passed on from Jesus -centered around the idea of 3 persons in 1 God -states that Jesus was fully human but without sin (1st sin was disobedience)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Jesus' ascension into heaven.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>-Jews are bound by a covenant between them and God that was established by Moses --&gt;this stated that God will send a Messiah -Christians believe that the coming of Jesus is the fulfillment of God's promise to Jews</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>2nd holiest day begins: 1st Sunday of Advent (4 Sundays before Christmas) -some Orthodox Christians celebrate x-mas the day after the Epiphany (January 7th)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>greatest feast -40 days of Lent come before it -related to Jewish Passover RELIES ON LUNAR CALENDAR: 1st Sunday after the 1st full moon of spring</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>7 of them: Baptism, First Communion, Reconciliation, Eucharist, Matrimony, Anointing of the Sick, and Holy Orders -transmit God's grace to participant (usually through something tangible) -most people only receive 5 (-holy orders and anointing) -all Christians believe in 1: Baptism</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bethlehem: Jesus was born Nazareth: Jesus grew up Galilee: Jesus taught and preached Jerusalem: Jesus suffered, died, and resurrected here</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>a few:</p> <ol> <li>Moses receives 10 commandments--Mount Sinai</li> <li>Sermon on the Mount (a Jesus teaching)</li> <li>Jesus transfigures--Mount of Transfiguration</li> <li>Jesus gets arrested and prays during Holy Week--Mount of Olives</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

<p>it houses and stores the Eucharist -also keeps it ready for when it is needed for adoration or later use</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hebrew word that means, &quot;anointed one&quot; -believed through the covenant that one would be sent by God to save His people and establish His kingdom on earth --&gt; Christians believe the Messiah is Jesus Christ</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Pentateuch</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>alb, altar, chalice, chasuble, ciborium, corporal, cruets, lectern, lectionary, pall, paten, peplum, presider's chair, sacramentary, sacristy</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>all the different denominations that come from the Protestant Reformation (look up picture)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>1 and 2 Maccabees, Tobit, Judith, Sirach, Wisdom, Baruch</p> Signup and view all the answers