Christianity → From Jesus to the “Great Schism”
Christianity ( From Jesus to the “Great Schism”
• With ____________adherents (approx. 33% of the world’s population) Christianity is the world’s largest religion.
• Like Judaism and Islam, Christianity is classified as an _______________.
After the death of Christ (30AD) the following people and events have contributed in ____________________
Pentecost (33AD) - Referred to as the _______________ of the Church
Peter (originally Simon, 1-64CE)
• One of original “____________________,” assigned a leadership role by Jesus.
• Galilean _____________________ and extremely important figure within early Christian community.
• In art; often depicted holding the keys to the kingdom of heaven.
Paul (5-66CE)
• Conversion took place when traveling on a road to Damascus, experiencing a _______________ of the resurrected Jesus.
• Preached throughout Mediterranean area, starting colonies everywhere he went.
Luke the Evangelist (1-84CE)
• Author of both the ____________ of Luke & ______________ of the Apostles.
• Companion of Paul, traveled with him and remained with him until his death.
Council of Jerusalem (50CE)
• 1st known meeting of early Christian ______________ leaders.
• Purpose was to discuss whether followers of the ‘new faith’ were to adhere to certain Jewish traditions.
First Account of Christian Persecution
• 1st documented case of imperially-supervised persecution of Christians in ______________ ______________ begins with Nero (37-68AD).
Gospels are written between 60-90CE
Pax Romana “_________________________” (27BCE-180CE)
• Long period of relative peace and minimal expansion by military force experienced by Roman Empire beginning under Augustus Caesar.
• Greatly aiding the spread of Christianity.
Emperor Decius (249-251CE)
• Traditional leader; ordered ______________ of Christians in an attempt to restore Rome to its ancient glory.
Emperor Diocletian (284-305CE)
• Under Diocletian & Galerius came, “Great Persecution.”
• Considered one of the ______________, most ruthless persecutions in the history of the Roman Empire.
Age of Martyrs (249-312CE)
• ______________ seen by the early Christians as a way of participation in the death of Christ.
• Allowed sacrament of repentance & readmission into the Church, despite issues of sin.
Emperor Constantine (313CE)
• Ended institutionalized ______________ of Christians, issuing “Edict of Milan.”
Council of Nicaea (325CE)
• 1st ______________ council of all Bishops of early Christian Church.
• Resulted in first uniform doctrine, Nicene Creed
Saint Athanasius (367CE)
• First person to list all ______________ New Testament books
2nd Ecumenical Council (381CE)
• Expanded the ______________ creed, officially establishing the Holy Trinity.
3rd Ecumenical Council (431CE)
• Council denounced ______________ teaching and decreed that Jesus was one person, complete God and complete man.
4th Ecumenical Council (451CE)
• Most important of general councils of the early Church.
• Nature and personhood of Christ finally decided.
• Concluded Jesus was a single person, but had two distinct natures - one ______________ and one ______________.
Council of Toledo (589CE)
• Filioque Claus officially added to Nicene Creed.
• “We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds form the Father, and the Son”
• Insertion emphasizes that Jesus is of equal divinity with God, the Father.
Eastern Orthodox Christianity Developed (650-754CE)
The “Great Schism” (1054CE)
• Official ______________ between the ______________ speaking Christians located in the East (Constantinople) and the ______________ speaking Christians form the West (Rome).
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