Christianity in the Modern Age Flashcards
What is the conference in Edinburgh Scotland that united a number of Protestant denominations?
The 1910 Protestant World Missionary Conferance.
What was the purpose of the 1910 conferance?
To unify the goals of missionary efforts that were increasing with the spread of colonialism, to dedicate to the proper training of missionaries, to define the role of missions in relation to colonial governments.
What are the Papal Red Shoes?
Red leather shoes worn by the pope, these were a tradition started in the height of the Vatican’s wealth.
What did the Papal Red Shoes signify?
The blood of Christ; the pope is to walk in Christ’s blood and Christ’s footsteps.
Who has forgone wearing the Papal Red Shoes?
Pope John Paul II wore brown shoes for most of his papacy; Pope Francis I currently wears black shoes.
What is the Papal Tiara called?
The Triregnum.
What do the 3 tiers of the Papal Tiara signify?
The Pope as representative of Christ on Earth, The Pope as Head of the Universal Church, The Pope as Ruler of Secular Princes and Kings.
What century did popes start wearing the Papal Tiara?
8th century.
Who changed the trend of wearing the tiara, and what did they change it to?
Pope John XXIIII, changed it to wearing the Bishop’s Mitre.
Why is Pope John XXIII significant?
His choice of name conceded conciliary power over the pope, he did not wear the Tiara, he called for Vatican II.
When and where was Vatican II?
1959-1962, St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome.
What did Vatican II do?
It was the the most recent Ecclesial council of the Catholic Church; meant to be an “update” to Catholic practise.
Who is Pope Francis I?
The current pope; the first pope from the Global South, very charismatic and considered very popular.
