Acts of the Apostles to Edict of Milan Review

A range of vocabulary flashcards covering key figures, events, and concepts from the early Church history as noted in the Acts of the Apostles to the Edict of Milan.

St. Peter

First Pope and Bishop of Rome; identified as the 'rock' on which Jesus would build his Church.

St. John

Last Apostle to die, lived between 10 and 180 A.D.

St. James the Greater

First Martyr to die.

St. Paul

Known for the phrase 'Saul, Saul why are you persecuting me?' and his mission to spread Christianity.

St. Thomas

Traveled to India to spread the Christian faith.

St. James the Lesser

Bishop of Jerusalem.

St. Matthias

First Apostle elected among the 12 founders of the Church.

St. Luke

Not Jewish, converted by St. Paul; authored a Gospel and numerous writings.

St. Stephen

Proto Martyr; recognized as the first martyr of the Church.

Nero

First Roman Emperor to persecute Christians.

Diocletian

Most cruel and systematic persecutor; the last Roman Emperor to persecute Christians.

Constantine

Promoted and legalized Christianity in 313 AD.

Holy Spirit

The person Jesus sent to guide the Church.

Apostles Creed articles

Central tenets of faith addressing Gnostic arguments concerning the nature of God, creation, and salvation.

Council of Jerusalem decision

Determined that Gentiles did not need to follow all Jewish laws to convert.

Gnosticism

Belief system asserting that secret knowledge is required for salvation, depicting the material world as evil.

Eucharist

Heart of early Christian worship, representing the body and blood of Christ.

Edict of Milan

A declaration issued in 313 AD that legalized Christianity in the Roman Empire.

Papal Infallibility

The doctrine that in specific situations, the Pope is incapable of error in pronouncing dogma.

Caeseropapism

The combination of religious and political power in one authority, notably exemplified by Constantine.