5 Questions
Who presided over the Council of Nicea in 325?
Constantine
What did the ruling of the Council of Nicea accept about Jesus?
The idea of homoousios
Who replaced Alexander and was a champion of Nicean Theology?
Athanasius
Who was the most important theologian of Western theology for the first 1000 years of Christianity?
Augustine of Hippo
What was the impact of the fall of Rome on church membership?
Increased church membership
Study Notes
Council of Nicea
- The Council of Nicea in 325 was presided over by Emperor Constantine.
- The Council of Nicea accepted that Jesus is fully divine and of the same substance (homoousios) as God the Father.
Key Figures
- Athanasius replaced Alexander and was a champion of Nicean Theology.
Influential Theologians
- St. Augustine was the most important theologian of Western theology for the first 1000 years of Christianity.
Impact of the Fall of Rome
- The fall of Rome led to an increase in church membership as people sought security and comfort in the church.
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