Christian Monasticism Flashcards
1
Q
Where does the movement of Monasticism take place?
A
Egypt and Syria
2
Q
What is Monasticism?
A
- dedicate life to Christian worship
- monks and nuns develop
- heavy emphasis on work
3
Q
Who was Antony of Egypt?
A
- inspired by a story he heard of Jesus and a rich young man
- help spread monasticism
- focus on prayer and work
- goes into the dessert
- develops following
4
Q
Who was Pachomius?
A
- in upper egypt
- influenced by Anthony to start monastery
- combines military background with monks
- est. monasteries for men and women
5
Q
Who is John Cassian?
A
- influenced by Pachomius
- initially from Europe visited Monasteries in Egypt for many years
- went back to Europe to spread what he learned in the dessert.
6
Q
Who is John Cassian?
A
- influenced by Pachomius
- initially from Europe visited Monasteries in Egypt for many years
- went back to Europe to spread what he learned in the dessert.
7
Q
What are the Rules of St. Basil?
A
- prominent laws in the East
- written in Greek
8
Q
What are the Rules of St. Benedict of Nurisa?
A
- laws of the West
- written in Latin
9
Q
What occurred in the year 1054 CE?
A
-the Great schism
10
Q
What is the Great Schism?
A
- the split between Eastern and Western churches
- in the East the Eastern Orthodox church
- in the West the Roman Catholic Church
11
Q
What is the importance of Monasticism?
A
- key role in education, starting universities
- spread christianity
- settled social disputes
12
Q
What event causes the Great Schism?
A
- papacy:
- the pope claimed universal jurisdiction
- Roman Catholic doctrine - “filioque” “And the son”:
- Western churches used the term “filioque” not issued by the first council of Nicene
- Eastern churches did not use - Wafers vs. Bread
- Orthodox churches use bread
- Roman Catholic would use both - also disagree on lower clergymen
