Analysis and History of Arianism First among the doctrinal disputes which troubled Christians after Constantine had recognized the Church in A.D. 313, and the parent of many more during some three centuries, Arianism occupies a large place in ecclesiastical history. It is not a modern form of unbelief, and therefore will appear strange in modern eyes. But we shall better grasp its meaning if we term it an Eastern attempt to rationalize the creed by stripping it of mystery so far as the relation
influences of their day. Religious influences like Origen of Alexandria and Tertullian, even the great philosophers like Socrates and Plato have all left a make on society and Christianity. This essay briefly introduces Athanasius of Alexander and Eusebius of Caesarea, two major influences of the Christian belief that were significant in shaping some of the fundamental principles of Christian faith and principles. According to the New Catholic Encyclopedia, there seems to be some debate about the actual
the death of Constantine in 337, Eusebius started writing the biography of this great Roman emperor who first adopted Christianity as the official religion of the state. The Bhagavad-Gita is believed to be completed between 4th century BCE and 4th century CE, basically from King Ashoka’s unification of India to the reign of Gupta Empire. Why did religious leaders write these texts during that time? What is their true intention? Although one may assume that Eusebius and the Bhagavad-Gita were trying
exquisiteness and majesty of the harbor of Sebastos in the city of Caesarea Maritima. The harbor was built with such genius and beauty that, despite the complexity of the landscape, the structure seemed effortless. Herod’s great city and harbor have been the epitome of extravagance and daring since the construction of Caesarea up until today as the city still inspires awe in tourists to Israel. Along with its rich history, Caesarea Maritima has an intriguing archaeological past, as well as major biblical
St. Basil the Great, the founder of communal monasticism and a famous teacher of rhetoric was born in Caesara, the capital of Cappadocia in the year 329. Basil came from a wealthy family who owned a considerable amount of land. His parents were St. Basil the Elder and St. Emmelia. Basil spent much of his childhood with his Grandmother, who gave him much knowledge and information, which ended up being a critical factor in his development. He started his education in Constanipole and finished it in
purpose behind consequent restriction to the Nicene Creed, for it appeared to infer that there is no qualification between Father and Son. Regardless of what the diocesans had trusted, the Council of Nicea completed not close the discussion. Since Eusebius of Nicomedia was identified with the ruler, he discharged Constantine's assistance. Finally, the ruler concluded that he had been excessively savage on the Arians. Arius was reviewed from outcast, and Constantine requested the diocesan of Constantinople
Constantine the Christian Constantine, throughout his rise to power and rule in the early 300s, completely transformed the Roman Empire. The emperor accomplished this change primarily by means of bringing the Christian faith to the citizens of the empire. Constantine gave off the impression of having accepted the Christian faith, but it has often been debated whether or not he only used the religion to gain power. However, with a close analysis of his life, one can determine that while Constantine
from 175-189. This seems reasonable according to what is written by the historian Eusebius Pamphilus, bishop of Caesarea, in His Ecclesiastical History written in the 300’s. The Ecclesiastical His... ... middle of paper ... ...McClure, Judith, editors. Bede: The Ecclesiastical History of the English People; The Greater Chronicle; Bede’s Letter to Egbert. New York: Oxford University Press, 1969. Eusebius’ Ecclesiastical History, translated by C.F. Cruse. Peabody, MS: Hendrickson Publishers
Lindisfarne and Christian Influences in Beowulf The Beowulf manuscript, written around the year 1000 and containing approximately 70 Christian references/allusions, could owe part of its Christianization to the Catholic bishops, priests, monks and laity who made The Lindisfarne Gospels a reality about 300 years prior. “. . . the poem is the product of a great age, the age of Bede, an age which knew artistic achievements of the kind buried at Sutton Hoo, an age in which art and learning
Towards the end of the second century the Gnostic heresy had grown, with many groups claiming to have secret knowledge that was handed down to them by the apostles. And each group in turn claimed their own scriptures. Irenaeus, an early father, was one of the first to describe the old and new testament, as he utilized the authority of Scripture against his Gnostic opponents. He also spoke of the four gospels by name, and argued, that if the apostles had known "hidden mysteries, which they were
Introduction Emperor Constantine (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (272/3-337) ruled Rome during the acceptance of Christianity (307-337 AD), and was the first Roman Christian emperor. His impacts on the age in which he lived are manifold, but three of his most important contributions are his influence on the role of Christianity in the world, the development of the city of Constantinople, and the resulting impacts on architecture that are still seen today. Constantine’s Impact on Christianity Constantine
As we all seem to wonder about how, when and why Arianism arose, you must first be able to understand the man who created such a branch of Christianity. His name was Arius and he was a churchman and noble scholar who was the founder of Arianism. It is believed that he came from Libya and it is estimated that he was born in 256. He also liked to refer to himself as a student of Lucian of Antioch. This aged man contended that Christ the Son, although the highest of all creatures, was still a creature
Early Christian Persecution in the Roman Empire Christianity is the world’s most prominent religion, with more than six billion people practicing worldwide. Although Christianity has come to dominate the world of religion, it began as a small and mysterious cult in Ancient Rome. Small, and poorly understood, Christianity soon became an enemy of Rome, marked with persecution, martyrdom, and murder. By the end of the third century CE, tens of thousands of Christians had been arrested and killed for
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The New Testament (NT) as we know it is a grouping of 27 books that make up a bigger picture. The word “testament” comes from the Greek translation of the word diatheke which means “a disposition or a contract. Covenant or testament” These are called the NT to fulfill the Old Testament (OT) prophecy in Jeremiah 31 where God promised the new covenant to wipe out all of the sins of the Jewish nation. When we read the Gospels, this is the main reason why Jesus continually went back to the OT. It was
Gaius Flavius Valerius Aurelius Constantinus, or Constantine, is commonly referred to as the fist Christian emperor of the Roman Empire and as the defender of Christianity. Such grand titles are not necessarily due for the reasons that people commonly think of them today. The first clear instance where Christianity is seen in Constantine's life is during his campaign against Maxentius. In the spring of 311, when Constantine was marching to Rome to battle against Maxentius, he saw a vision in the
There is not one universal Bible, just as there is not one universal Christian church. There is actually a separate canon for each major division of the church such as, Catholic, Protestant and Eastern Orthodox, however each has the same New Testament of 27 books. The New Testament canon is the compilation of four books called gospels, one book that is the foundation of the early church, twenty-one letters, and one book of prophecy. This paper focuses on some of the contributing factors to creating
INTRODUCTION The Book of Acts is a continuation of the story of Jesus. Jesus continues the work He started in the flesh by working through His new body, that of the Christian Church. The term Christian was first given at Antioch and it translates “Christ like.” The apostles were given the Holy Spirit and the power to perform miracles. The word apostle means someone who has seen Jesus. STRUCTURE The Book of Acts can be sub-divided as follows: 1. The gospel of Jesus is preached in Jerusalem. Acts
Introduction Since the beginning of Christianity, the Christian Church had survived many controversies. However, in the early fourth century the Arian Controversy questioned the divinity of Jesus and placed the unity of the Church at risk. The Controversy was sponsored by Arius a presbyter presiding under the guidance of Alexander the Bishop of Alexandria. Arius believed in the divinity of Jesus but He did not believe Jesus was eternal. In other words, Arius believed Jesus was lower than God
similar message to Jesus' teaching of nonretaliation. 'Do not repay anyone evil for evil, but take thought for what is noble in the sight of all.' Love for enemies, then, rather than violence, is as important for Paul as it was for Jesus. Eusebius of Caesarea also promoted pacifism, claiming that it is '[...] justified by a high way of life [...]', meaning that a pacifist life was a morally correct way of living. From these sources, it is known that the early Church considered pacifism to be the