Chapters 4-5 Flashcards
Why did the Roman Empire’s intolerance of Christianity occur?
the empire faced severe threats from the barbarians invading from the north
What caused the second-century church to grow and develop?
Hostility from outside and conflicts from within
What did Emperor Theodosius do?
Made paganism illegal and made Christianity the official religion of the empire
What did challenges to Catholic beliefs help do?
They helped Christians clarify their own beliefs
Why did Christians seek a life of solitude in the fourth century?
The wanted a type of authentic Christianity that they could not find in their own lives
Did Romans view Christianity as a patriotic movement?
No
What was Byzantium eventually named?
Constantinople
Who was Augustine’s mentor?
Ambrose
Did Constantine believe in the separation of the Church and State?
No
Translation of ZP to Greek?
Chi rho
Year of the Council of Nicea, where the Nicene Creed was established?
325?
What year was the Apostles’ Creed created?
200
What year did the city of Rome fall?
410
