World Religions 4: Christianity
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"...Despite its divisions, by the time of the East-West split in 1054, Christianity was a global religion with adherents in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. It had gone from a small group within Judaism (centered on a Jewish rabbi named Jesus) to a separate faith and a world religion..."
Key Terms
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Key Terms , ctd
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Guided Viewing Questions
- How did Christianity emerge as a religion?
- What are the key tenets of Christianity? [Be sure to understand the significance of incarnation, resurrection & ascension, original sin, and the Holy Trinity]
- Compare and contrast Judaism and Christianity as western monotheistic religions.
- Describe the Roman roots of Christianity as a major world religion. How did the actions of the Roman state help to spread and strengthen Christianity?
- What problems did Christianity face after Constantine? What splits appeared in the 4th and 5th centuries?
- Describe the Petrine Theory of Apostolic Succession. How did that shape the episcopacy (government) of the early Christian Church? How did it contribute to the Great Schism?