Early Christianity and Its Contexts
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What was one reason for the persecution of Christians during the early centuries?

  • Their rejection of ancient traditions (correct)
  • Their acceptance of Roman customs
  • Their strong political connections
  • Their vast economic influence

Which Roman emperor is noted for conducting a policy that viewed Christianity as illegal?

  • Trajan (correct)
  • Hadrian (correct)
  • Augustus
  • Nero

How did Christians' belief in monotheism create tension with Roman society?

  • It encouraged trade with other cultures
  • It supported the imperial cult
  • It promoted military expansion
  • It rejected polytheistic worship (correct)

What was a consequence of Christians critiquing traditional Roman customs?

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What role did the imperial cult play in Roman society?

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Which of the following Christian leaders faced execution during the Roman persecutions?

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What was a common charge against Christians in the Roman Empire?

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What was an impact of Christianity's principles on Roman taxes?

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What was one of Marcion's key beliefs about Christ's nature?

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What significant change did Marcion's actions lead to in Christian thought?

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How did the Apologetic Fathers respond to the challenges posed by figures like Marcion?

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What was a characteristic of the Christian communities emerging during the second century?

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What was one of the main goals of early Christians as indicated in the content?

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Which of the following areas saw an emergence of Christian communities in the second century?

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What approach did the Christian church fathers take in response to Gnosticism?

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What did Marcion specifically filter out from his version of the gospel?

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What does the term 'subsidiarity' refer to in the context of Catholic social teaching?

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What is liturgical uniformity in the context of the Catholic Church?

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How has papal influence historically affected politics in European countries?

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What factors contribute to the demographic changes within the Catholic Church?

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What were the main focuses of the Tridentine Reforms?

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What role does subsidiarity play in Catholic social teaching regarding community responsibility?

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Which statement best describes the impact of Papal politics on European Catholicism?

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What is one key effect of liturgical uniformity established by the Church?

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Flashcards

Persecution of Christians

Christians were targeted and punished by Roman authorities for their beliefs.

Nero's persecution

Nero's persecution of Christians aimed was a politically motivated act, not religious.

Trajan and Hadrian's policy

These emperors made Christianity illegal, viewing it as subversive to Roman order and culture.

Pliny the Younger

A Roman governor who documented the spread of Christianity in Asia Minor and the controversies it created.

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Imperial Cult

The Roman practice of worshipping the emperor as a god.

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Christian rejection of Roman customs

Christians criticized Roman practices, especially sexuality and slavery.

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Monotheism

The belief in one God, which was central to Christianity.

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Christian-Roman Conflict

Disagreement and sometimes violence between Christians and Roman authorities stemming from conflicting beliefs and cultural practices.

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Second Temple Judaism

Jewish religious and political life during the period between the construction of the Second Temple and the destruction of Jerusalem.

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Early Contours of a Church

The initial stages/developments of the Christian community and its institutions.

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Church Origins

The developments of the Christian church and its associated buildings, like the church itself.

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Modern Languages

A similar word/root for 'church' can be found in many modern languages of European descent.

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Roman Languages

Languages descended from the Latin language like French, Italian, & Spanish.

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Welsh and Irish

These languages also share linguistic roots for the term church.

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Jesus of Nazareth followers

The people who followed Jesus and were part of the Christian community.

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Three Centuries BC

The approximate time frame for the emergence of Second Temple Judaism.

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Marcion's Christ

Marcion presented Jesus as a purely spiritual being, not an earthly figure.

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Christian Purity

Christians sought to be pure—spiritually, not physically—and avoid earthly attachments.

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Apologetic Fathers

Christian thinkers who defended their faith against criticism from non-Christians.

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Gnosticism

A radical reinterpretation of Jewish and Christian beliefs, emphasizing secret knowledge.

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Christian Communities

Groups of Christians who grew and spread throughout the Mediterranean world.

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Christian Pretensions

Claims that Christianity is the true continuation of Jewish faith and fulfills the desires of all people.

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Christian Self-Determination

Internal changes within Christianity to adapt to new challenges and circumstances.

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Marcion's Gospel

Marcion's version of the Gospel that filtered out earthly elements from Jesus' teachings and actions.

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Study Notes

Early Contours of a Church

  • Christian communities, reflected in various languages (église, chiesa, iglesia, eglwys, eaglais), had shared beliefs and gathering places.
  • Early Christianity emphasized purity and the immateriality of God.
  • Salvation was seen as liberation from earthly existence.
  • Marcionism attempted to rewrite the Christian narrative, removing earthly aspects of Jesus' life.

Apologetic Fathers

  • Figures like Lucian, Celsus, and Marcion challenged Christians intellectually.
  • Gnosticism significantly altered Christian traditions.
  • Christian church fathers sought to justify Christianity in a non-Christian context.
  • Christians claimed their faith was a true continuation of Jewish faith and fulfillment to "gentiles".
  • Christianity spread throughout the Mediterranean region, from cities in Palestine, Syria, and Asia Minor, to North Africa, Spain, and Southern Gaul.
  • These communities formed a cohesive network.

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