MidTerm Flashcards
Gnosticism
Movement within Christianity, comes from the Greek word gnosis meaning knowledge; Many different forms
Justin Martyr
Most important second century apologist; Philosophy in defense of Christianity
Irenaeous
Wrote against Gnosticism; disciple of Polycarb, who was Johns disciple; Died in Christian Massacre in 202 AD
Tertullian of Carthage
Brought up a pagan in Carthage; Educated in Literature, possible lawyer. Strong defender of Christianity but later became a Montanist
Cyprian of Carthage
Converted at the Age of 46. Gave away much of his wealth to the poor, made a Bishop of Carthage; Executed by Roman Authorities
Gottschalk
Monk and theologian; taught double predestination
Gregory the Great
1 of the 4 great Doctors of the Western Church; Seen as last church Father; Affirmed many pagan practices to try and expedite evangelism
Rule of Faith
Synopsis for believers of what the Bible teaches; Outlined Christian story of Redemption
Who said, “ The Blood of the Martyrs is the seed of the Church.”
Tertullian
Who said, “ What has Jerusalem to do with Athens?”
Tertullian
Who said, “ That which is not assumed is not saved.”
Gregory of Nazianzus
Who said, “ There was a time when He was not.”
Arius
Who was the best Monophysite theologian?
Severus of Antioch
Zeno’s Henoticson
did not unify the empire, they failed
John Cassian
taught semi-pelagianism
John of Demascus
defended icons
Eutychianism
blending of natures
Tertullian wrote against
modalism
Did Pelagius believe that God gives grace?
Yes, by giving the law