Christianity Lecture Notes

These flashcards cover key terms and concepts from the lecture on Christianity, including significant events, figures, and theological ideas.

Immaculate Conception

The doctrine that Mary, the mother of Jesus, was conceived without original sin.

Crucifixion

The execution of Jesus, sentence carried out by Pontius Pilate, meant to serve as a warning against sedition.

Dead Sea Scrolls

Ancient Jewish texts discovered in 1947, providing insights into Jewish faith and practices during Jesus' time.

Zealots

Jewish extremists who led revolts against Roman rule, including the disciple Simon.

Sanhedrin

The supreme council and tribunal of the Jews during the time of Jesus.

Sadducees

A Jewish sect that controlled the Temple priesthood and rejected belief in resurrection and oral traditions.

Pharisees

A Jewish sect known for strict observance of the law and belief in life after death.

Christos

The Greek term meaning 'anointed one,' referring to Jesus in Christian belief.

The Holy Trinity

The Christian doctrine of one God in three persons: the Father, the Son (Jesus), and the Holy Spirit.

Edict of Milan

A proclamation by Emperor Constantine in 313 A.D. promoting religious tolerance for Christianity.

Council of Nicaea

The first ecumenical council of the Christian church convened by Constantine to establish a uniform doctrine and the Nicene Creed.

Vulgate

The Latin translation of the Bible done by Saint Jerome, which became the standard biblical text for many centuries.

Saint Augustine

An influential early Christian thinker whose works shaped Western Christianity and its theology.

Free Will

The concept that humans can make choices that affect their salvation, as taught by Saint Augustine.