Origins of Christianity

This collection of flashcards summarizes key concepts related to the origins of Christianity, including historical events, significant figures, and theological doctrines.

Origins of Christianity

Christianity originated from Jewish culture and was influenced by Hellenistic Greek culture.

Edict of Milan

A decree issued by Constantine in 313 AD that legalized Christianity and granted religious tolerance in the Roman Empire.

Persecution of Christians

The targeting of Christians in Rome, viewed as antisocial and disloyal to the empire due to their refusal to worship the emperor.

Monasticism

A religious way of life in which individuals seek to live in solitude, often dedicated to prayer and work.

Saint Peter

Considered the founder of the Roman seat of authority for the Catholic Church, and the first pope.

Saint Basil

An early Christian bishop who set guidelines for monastic life in Eastern Christianity.

Saint Benedict

A Christian saint who wrote a rule for monastic living in the 5th century AD for Western monasteries.

Vulgate

The Latin translation of the Bible by St. Jerome, which became the standard text of the Bible in the Western Church.

Arius

A Christian priest whose teachings denied the divinity of Christ, leading to the Arian controversy.

Council of Nicea

A council convened in 325 AD to address Arianism and define the nature of Christ as coeternal with God.

Novum Vulgatum

A modern Latin text of the Bible that replaced the old Vulgate and was promoted by Pope John Paul II.

Catholic Inventions

Innovations introduced by the Catholic Church, such as hospitals and educational institutions.

Greco-Roman culture

The cultural influence of ancient Greece and Rome on literature, philosophy, and social structures.

The Holy Trinity

The Christian doctrine that defines God as three divine persons in one essence: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

Excommunication

The official exclusion of someone from participating in the sacraments and services of the Christian Church.

Religious Loyalty

The belief that worship of the emperor was necessary to prove loyalty to the Roman Empire.

Latin Language

The language used in early Christian texts and the liturgy of the Catholic Church.

Moral Teaching

The principles and rules guiding ethical behavior within Christianity.

Church Authority

The hierarchical structure and leadership of the Church, often centered around the Pope.

Civilized Germanic Barbarians

The process of integrating Germanic tribes into the cultural framework of Christianity and European civilization.

Sainthood

The status of being recognized as a saint, often conferred posthumously for moral excellence and piety.