hist 1017, christianity Flashcards
What are univeralizing religions?
All of these religions have relationships with state power. Analyzing the world through religion (lens). Envisions itself as one that can apply to everyone, not tied to location. Not tied to region or people, actively spreading
what was stoicism?
the endurance of pain or hardship without a display of feelings and without complaint.
what are religions of salvation?
religions that traveled along trade routes that have a concept of the afterlife that is better for beleivers of the religion
What was Mithraism?
A Hellenistic mystery religion that appealed to soldiers and involved the worship of the god Mithra (persain deity). salvation religion.
What is the cult of isis?
Was a cult devoted the Egyptian goddess Isis. It allowed both men and women into the cult. They felt she was a protective goddess who neutered her worshipers and helped them coped with the stress. It also offered Salvation, Biggest religion of salvation prior to Christianity
what was the relationship between early christianity and judaisim
both monotheistic, jesus’s message was very jewish, disciples. paul preached in greek
What role did martyrs play in christianity
these people were killed for their belifs. Virtuous. Sense of persecution and importance to stand against it was a center belief. Jesus was a martyr
How did tests create communites?
Knew what to do and how to act. (gospel, accounts of martyrs)
What is a codex?
Codex (more like a book, bound, pages [flip], more portable [smaller]). Not a book (no spaces/punctuation, just a block of text)
who was constantine?
Emperor who had a dream about an emblem (labarum) that would help him win a war against the romans. Gave christians favor and tax exceptions.
In what ways did Christians become prominent in the empire?
Built large churchs (Basilicas=no inner room, very open), order us key and controlled, takes over relif for the poor, serve as judges.
how did christianity consolidate and spread?
two new languages (Coptic and Syriac), Counsil of Nicaea
What was the council of Nicaea?
(325 CE) A council called by Constantine to agree upon correct Christian doctrine and settle some disputes of the time. date for easter.
Who caused rome to fall?
The barbarians. the east empire stays.
