Christian History, Theology, and Theologians
Christianity has a history. This seems like such a simple and straightforward declaration - and it isn't something which anyone can plausibly deny. Yet, despite this, most Christians appear to forget the fact that their faith has a long and diverse history.
Apostles of Jesus: Images of Jesus' 12 Apostles, Paul, and Constantine
Apostle is an English transliteration of the Greek apostolos, which means 'one who is sent out.' In ancient Greek, an apostle might be any person 'sent out' to deliver news -- messengers and envoys, for example -- and perhaps carry out other instructions. Via the New Testament, apostle has acquired a more specific usage and now refers to one of the elect original disciples of Jesus. Apostolic lis…
Apostle is an English transliteration of the Greek apostolos, which means 'one who is sent out.' In ancient Greek, an apostle might be any person 'sent out' to deliver news -- messengers and envoys, for example -- and perhaps carry out other instructions. Via the New Testament, apostle has acquired a more specific usage and now refers to one of the elect original disciples of Jesus. Apostolic lis…
Punishing the Seven Deadly Sins
Gregory the Great created the definitive list of seven deadly sins: pride, envy, anger, dejection, avarice, gluttony and lust. Each can inspire troubling behavior, but not always. Anger, for example, can be justified as a response to injustice and as a motivation to achieve justice. Christianity's seven deadly sins fail to address behaviors which harm others and instead focus on motivations: tort…
Gregory the Great created the definitive list of seven deadly sins: pride, envy, anger, dejection, avarice, gluttony and lust. Each can inspire troubling behavior, but not always. Anger, for example, can be justified as a response to injustice and as a motivation to achieve justice. Christianity's seven deadly sins fail to address behaviors which harm others and instead focus on motivations: tort…
Apostles of Jesus: Images of Jesus' 12 Apostles, Paul, and Constantine
Apostle is an English transliteration of the Greek apostolos, which means 'one who is sent out.' In ancient Greek, an apostle might be any person 'sent out' to deliver news - messengers and envoys, for example - and perhaps carry out other instructions. Via the New Testament, apostle has acquired a more specific usage and now refers to one of the elect original disciples of Jesus.
Apostle is an English transliteration of the Greek apostolos, which means 'one who is sent out.' In ancient Greek, an apostle might be any person 'sent out' to deliver news - messengers and envoys, for example - and perhaps carry out other instructions. Via the New Testament, apostle has acquired a more specific usage and now refers to one of the elect original disciples of Jesus.
Punishing the Seven Deadly Sins
Gregory the Great created what is considered today to be the definitive list of seven: pride, envy, anger, dejection, avarice, gluttony and lust. Over the course of Christian history, each of the seven deadly sins acquired its own special punishment: those guilty of the sin of pride for example are broken on the wheel. Medieval artists created detailed depictions of what those guilty of the seven deadly sins would suffer, some of which are collected here.
Gregory the Great created what is considered today to be the definitive list of seven: pride, envy, anger, dejection, avarice, gluttony and lust. Over the course of Christian history, each of the seven deadly sins acquired its own special punishment: those guilty of the sin of pride for example are broken on the wheel. Medieval artists created detailed depictions of what those guilty of the seven deadly sins would suffer, some of which are collected here.
Christianizing the Germans, Militarizing the Church
The Christianization of a culture is not a one-way street. Christianity started out as a Jewish sect, but when Rome was Christianized, Christianity absorbed quite a bit from Roman culture, changing it extensively. Most people familiar with Christian history are aware of this, but less common is the awareness of how much Christianity changed due to the Christianization of German tribes.
The Christianization of a culture is not a one-way street. Christianity started out as a Jewish sect, but when Rome was Christianized, Christianity absorbed quite a bit from Roman culture, changing it extensively. Most people familiar with Christian history are aware of this, but less common is the awareness of how much Christianity changed due to the Christianization of German tribes.
Chronology of Christianity: Christian History Timelines
When was the Gospel of Matthew written? When were the Salem Witch Trials? When did Constantine convert to Christianity? Comprehensive timelines of Christian history cover people, places and events from the earliest years down through today. These chronologies include links for more detailed information on specific topics, people, and events as well as listing of other events.
When was the Gospel of Matthew written? When were the Salem Witch Trials? When did Constantine convert to Christianity? Comprehensive timelines of Christian history cover people, places and events from the earliest years down through today. These chronologies include links for more detailed information on specific topics, people, and events as well as listing of other events.
History of Christianity: Index of Christian History, Events, & People
There have been profound differences which have existed among Christians since the very beginning. Even in the epistles of Paul we can see that early Christians disagreed on many matters. The Church Fathers held beliefs which were considered heretical by medieval standards, and people today hold beliefs which would have bewildered Paul.
There have been profound differences which have existed among Christians since the very beginning. Even in the epistles of Paul we can see that early Christians disagreed on many matters. The Church Fathers held beliefs which were considered heretical by medieval standards, and people today hold beliefs which would have bewildered Paul.
Christian Theology
Read about important concepts necessary for understanding Christianity, Christian doctrines and the basic beliefs of various Christian groups. Includes entries on concepts like atonement, baptism, grace, justification, and mortal sins. Neither apologetics nor critiques of Christianity can occur without an accurate understanding of Christian terminology.
Read about important concepts necessary for understanding Christianity, Christian doctrines and the basic beliefs of various Christian groups. Includes entries on concepts like atonement, baptism, grace, justification, and mortal sins. Neither apologetics nor critiques of Christianity can occur without an accurate understanding of Christian terminology.
Christian Theologians
To learn about Christianity, it is also important to learn about some of the people who have played important roles in the development of Christian beliefs and Christian institutions. Here you will find short biographies of some of the most important figures, theologians, and shcolars of Christian history.
To learn about Christianity, it is also important to learn about some of the people who have played important roles in the development of Christian beliefs and Christian institutions. Here you will find short biographies of some of the most important figures, theologians, and shcolars of Christian history.