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What is the primary reason for the development of Church structure?
What is the primary reason for the development of Church structure?
Baptism was initially only for infants to ensure their salvation before mortality rates increased.
Baptism was initially only for infants to ensure their salvation before mortality rates increased.
False
What ministry developed to ensure the preservation of teachings and traditions in the early Church?
What ministry developed to ensure the preservation of teachings and traditions in the early Church?
Apostolic authority
In Christianity, the __________ commemorates the resurrection of Jesus.
In Christianity, the __________ commemorates the resurrection of Jesus.
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Match the following concepts and their significance in early Christianity:
Match the following concepts and their significance in early Christianity:
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What were the three traces of authenticity for the canon of scriptures?
What were the three traces of authenticity for the canon of scriptures?
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The Eucharist is considered a symbolic act in remembrance of Jesus.
The Eucharist is considered a symbolic act in remembrance of Jesus.
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What practice did early Christians adopt regarding baptism due to concerns about infant mortality?
What practice did early Christians adopt regarding baptism due to concerns about infant mortality?
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What event is considered the birth of the Church?
What event is considered the birth of the Church?
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St Paul believed that all Jewish traditions needed to be followed to be a Christian.
St Paul believed that all Jewish traditions needed to be followed to be a Christian.
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Who was the first Christian martyr?
Who was the first Christian martyr?
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The gathering of Apostles to discuss the expectations for converted Gentiles is known as the __________.
The gathering of Apostles to discuss the expectations for converted Gentiles is known as the __________.
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Match the following key figures with their contributions:
Match the following key figures with their contributions:
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What major decision did the Council of Jerusalem make regarding Gentiles?
What major decision did the Council of Jerusalem make regarding Gentiles?
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The Apostles ordained 12 men as Deacons to assist in the mission of the Church.
The Apostles ordained 12 men as Deacons to assist in the mission of the Church.
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What role did St Paul have before his conversion?
What role did St Paul have before his conversion?
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What was the Pax Romana?
What was the Pax Romana?
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Jewish people during the Roman control had a high level of independence.
Jewish people during the Roman control had a high level of independence.
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What major claim did Jesus make that was viewed as blasphemy?
What major claim did Jesus make that was viewed as blasphemy?
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The ______ is the central belief of Christianity, confirming the validity of Jesus' message.
The ______ is the central belief of Christianity, confirming the validity of Jesus' message.
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Match the Gospel with its focus or audience:
Match the Gospel with its focus or audience:
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What was the significance of the Last Supper in Christianity?
What was the significance of the Last Supper in Christianity?
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The Apostolic authority is rooted in the teachings of the Apostles according to Christianity.
The Apostolic authority is rooted in the teachings of the Apostles according to Christianity.
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What was the Diaspora in the context of Jewish history?
What was the Diaspora in the context of Jewish history?
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Jesus' baptism represented a ______ of something new.
Jesus' baptism represented a ______ of something new.
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What was the primary concern of Matthew's Gospel?
What was the primary concern of Matthew's Gospel?
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Jews were allowed to practice their own religion during Roman rule without any restrictions.
Jews were allowed to practice their own religion during Roman rule without any restrictions.
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What challenge did Christianity present to the stability of the Roman Empire?
What challenge did Christianity present to the stability of the Roman Empire?
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Christianity is based on the teachings and ______ of Jesus Christ.
Christianity is based on the teachings and ______ of Jesus Christ.
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What does the term 'Ecclesia' refer to in Christian context?
What does the term 'Ecclesia' refer to in Christian context?
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Under Hellenism, Alexander the Great imposed Greek culture on the conquered regions.
Under Hellenism, Alexander the Great imposed Greek culture on the conquered regions.
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Study Notes
Hellenism
- Greek culture expanded under Alexander the Great, aiming for a unified culture, but he didn't impose it directly
- The spread of religious information was facilitated through a shared language
- Hellenistic philosophy prepared people to accept a supreme being
Rome
- Roman Empire boasted good infrastructure, including roads and waterways
- The empire maintained internal peace and stability (Pax Romana) before Christianity's arrival, which challenged this stability
- Roman Emperors were perceived as semi-divine
- Romans practiced religious tolerance as long as other gods were recognized
- Jews were permitted to practice their religion but weren't always well-liked
Jewish People
- Under Roman rule, Jewish people had limited self-governance
- Jewish people practiced monotheism
- Different Jewish sects (Sadducees, Pharisees, Essenes, Zealots) held various perspectives on religion and Roman authority, with varying levels of cooperation with Rome
- Jewish people experienced various periods of exile and unrest
Gospels
- The Gospels aimed to present a record about the life of Jesus. They were written to different audiences (Jews versus Gentiles), and were not biographies in the typical sense
- The Gospels' goal was to preserve the Deposit of Faith, not just provide biographies of Jesus
- The earliest Gospel accounts (synoptic Gospels) were the most common in the early Church, not all Gospels were considered worthy of preservation.
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Explore the cultural expansion of Hellenism under Alexander the Great and its impact on religious beliefs. Delve into the infrastructure and stability of the Roman Empire, alongside the experiences and perspectives of the Jewish people in a changing religious landscape.
