Broader Questions

Question 1

3 Phases of Paganism’s Relation to Christianity

Answer 1

Ignorance of Christianity (33-110 AD)
Hostility to Christianity (110-313 AD)
Conversion to Christianity (313-800 AD)

Question 1

When was the Domitian persecuction?

Answer 1

96 AD

Question 2

What was the Decian persecution and when?

Answer 2

Took place around 250 AD. Emperor Decius asked everyone to sacrifice to Roman gods for to the well-being of the Emperor

Question 3

When was the Edict of toleration?

Answer 3

311 AD

Question 4

When was Constantine declared Emperor?

Answer 4

306

Question 5

Edict of Milan?

Answer 5

In 313 AD, Constantine made an edict to treat Christians well

Question 6

Why were baptisms often delayed?

Answer 6

Should wait until the end so that they may be cleansed from sin.

Question 7

Is the papacy valid from early church evidence?

Answer 7

• No conscience of the papacy in the 2nd century.
• Papacy is a medieval tradition, post Vatican II
• By middle of the 3rd century, the bishop begins to be a regional authority

Question 8

Explain briefly how the canon was developed

Answer 8

1. Recognition and use in the early church
   - Fragments and usage in the early church. Polycarp, Athanasius, Origen, Didache, etc..
   - Gradual and organic formulation. Intrinsic authority of Scripture
2. Intrinsic Authority
3. Agreement with the teachings in the church
4. Apostolicity
   In sum, the 4th century was decisive in recognizing the canon, but not creative in recognizing the books.

Question 9

Name and Date the Ages of the Church

Answer 9

NT Period: 6BC-70AD
Church Fathers: 70-313 AD
Roman Christian Empire: 313-550 AD
Christian Middle Ages: 550-1517
Reformation: 1517-1649
Enlightenment and Expansion: 1649-1860
Modern: 1860-Present