CHURCH HISTORY

Abraham

The patriarch of the Hebrews.

Canaan

The land promised to Abraham's descendants.

Isaac and Jacob

Significant figures in the Hebrew Bible.

Exodus

The departure of the Hebrews from Egypt.

Passover

A key event commemorating the Exodus.

Red Sea crossing

A significant event during the Israelites' escape from Egypt.

Mt. Sinai

The mountain where the Israelites received the Ten Commandments.

Joshua

Leader of the Israelites after Moses.

Jordan River

A key location in the Israelites' journey to the Promised Land.

Jericho

An important city in the biblical narrative, known for its walls.

Judges

A period of leaders before the establishment of monarchy in Israel.

King Saul

The first monarch of Israel.

King David

The second king of Israel, known for uniting the tribes.

King Solomon

The son of David, who built the First Temple in Jerusalem.

Messiah

A prophesied savior in Jewish and Christian traditions.

Jerusalem

An important city in biblical history, located in Judah.

Israel and Judah

The two kingdoms that emerged after the division of the united monarchy.

Assyrians and Babylonians

Foreign powers that impacted Jewish history.

Torah

The central reference of the religious Judaic tradition.

Synagogues

Jewish houses of worship and study.

Persian Empire

An empire that influenced Jewish history and religion.

Cyrus

A Persian king known for allowing Jews to return to Jerusalem.

Roman Empire

A significant power during the New Testament era.

Pax Romana

A period of peace in the Roman Empire.

Augustus Caesar

The first emperor of Rome who shaped the early Roman era.

Tiberius Caesar

The second Roman emperor during the time of Jesus.

Hellenism

The spread of Greek culture and influence.

Gospels

The first four books of the New Testament that describe the life of Jesus.

John the Baptist

A prophet who prepared the way for Jesus.

Paul

An apostle who spread early Christianity and wrote many letters in the New Testament.

Council of Jerusalem

A key meeting concerning the inclusion of Gentiles in Christianity.

Nero, Decius, Diocletian

Rulers known for persecuting Christians.

Justin Martyr

An early Christian apologist advocating for Christian doctrine.

Ignatius of Antioch

A post-apostolic writer and bishop known for his letters.

Polycarp of Smyrna

An early Christian martyr and bishop.

Bishops

Church leaders responsible for overseeing congregations.

Episcopate

The system of church government led by bishops.

Presbyterate

A body of elders within the church.

Primacy of Peter

The belief in the leadership of Peter among the apostles.

Apostles’ Creed

A statement of Christian faith summarizing the apostles' teachings.

Canon of Scripture

The collection of books accepted as authoritative in Christianity.

Tradition vs. tradition

The discussion on authoritative teachings versus customary practices.