Although, these two were so much different religiously, they become linked by setting the foundation to religious freedom that we still experience
Elaine Pagels uses The Gnostic Gospels to consider the relation between gnostic teachings and what would become orthodox teaching. Pagels uses both texts to analyze the theological differences in terms of issues of religious authority. The orthodox and the Gnostics had very different ways of understanding what constituted truth, as they had incongruous ideas about who was entitled to preserve and teach that truth. The theological meaning of Jesus ' death and resurrection, the importance of apostolic succession, the position of women vis-a-vis men in the early Church, the question of whether Jesus and the apostles after him had passed on a secret teaching in addition to the teachings known from the New Testament--these are some of the thorny
In Harper Lee’s novel To Kill a Mockingbird Jeremy Finch is vigilant, courageous, and considerate. One of the main characters is known for his courage. For example, Dill bets Jem that Jem can’t touch the Radley house because of fear.. This shows how Jem was too scared and he eventually overcame his fear and touched the Radley house showing how courageous he is. In addition, when Atticus goes to guard the jail where Tom was, a mob comes and tries to kill Tom.
He has encountered another god, a pagan god, other than his Catholic God. He learns that there are other gods other than God himself but he learns from this and later becomes a more devout Catholic when he takes catechism classes which starts to solidify his faith in God. Antonio accepts that there are other gods, but he still continues to strengthen his Catholic faith. Another example of religious coming-of-age is his when Antonio has his First Communion. Antonio has his First Communion and believes that when he has taken it he knows the answers to his questions about God.
In the sixteenth century, the world was divided about Martin Luther. One Catholic thought Martin Luther was a "demon in the appearance of a man." Another who first questioned Luther's theology later declared, "He alone is right!"(Witherington, 1992). Both Catholics and Protestants affirm he was not only right about a great deal, but he changed the course of Western history for the better. Luther saw how the Old Testament law against idols and the New Testament emphasis on justification by faith alone are essentially the same.
This idea of noble selfishness makes him go as far as denouncing the word we as “a monster”, and worshipping “This god, this one word: I”(97). His transition is complete with this refocusing of his mind from worship of the group, to his new god,
He died May 2, 373, peacefully and surrounded by his supporters. He spent some of his last years fixing some of the damage done during the years of his exile. He kept preaching, writing, and even made his view of the Incarnation more known. The life of Athanasius, one of the greatest Church Fathers, was well-lived for Christ; he opposed Arianism, he was exiled for his beliefs, and wrote some of the greatest works of theology in Church history. Saint Athanasius spent many years of his life opposing Arianism.
Diocletian tormented many of the Christians until they perished (Alchin). After about three hundred years, it became easier for the Christians. Constantine, the emperor of Rome at the time, converted to Christianity. This resulted in the end of the persecutions and the beginning of Christendom. In the year 313, Constantine issued to Edict of Milan.
The Byzantine Iconoclastic Controversy began in 726 CE when Emperor Leo III issued a decree against the worship of icons.1 This action resulted in the removal and destruction of icons in churches and monasteries.2 There had been tensions rising between the church and the state over the use of icons for some time, but the culmination of these tensions along with the pressure of Muslim armies attacking the borders of Byzantium lead to the explosive Iconoclastic Controversy. The iconoclasts ardently believed that the creation of images depicting holy people was making God angry. The iconophiles believed that these images were sacred and used them as a means of worshiping God. This theological battle lead to the meeting of several ecumenical councils in order to resolve the controversy between the church and the state. This paper will examine the arguments for and against the use of icons from iconoclasts and iconophiles in the Byzantine Empire.
This was controversial at this time because of the new interpretation that Calvin had of scripture. Thus, sanctification was one of the things that Calvin and Roman Catholicism disagreed
Constantine the Great is one of the most prominent figures of the ancient world who has dramatically influenced the history of the modern world. Constantine’s triumph of political dominance of his time, led to the success of Christianity rising as the dominant religion in the Roman word, and perhaps the modern world. Constantine was the son of Helena and Constantius. In 289 AD, the western emperor chose Constantius to serve him. Constantius and Galerius were promoted to Caesar and eventually to Augusti.
The icon of Christ Pantocrator found in Saint Catherine’s Monastery in Sinai, Egypt is an excellent artistic manifestation of the theological controversy that existed in Byzantine culture over the dual nature of Jesus Christ. Early Christian art frequently used the motif of Christ as the Good Shepherd; a kind, merciful portrayal of a mortal man that draws parallels to ancient Greek and Roman deity in that he was engaged in the mundane, human action of tending sheep. However, in 325 AD the Council of Nicaea was convened by Constantine to unify Christian doctrine, and ruled that Jesus Christ was divine, equal to, and unified with God and the Holy Spirit. According to this council, the accounts that Jesus was a mortal man who once lived on the
Disagreements are a powerful thing some could argue they can destroy some can argue that they can create. in the case of the Council of Nicea I would say disagreements with the help of some confusion helped shape how we View the nature of Christ. The confusion and disagreements came from heretical groups such as the gnostics and subordinationists but the most notable ones were the Arianists and their leader Arius. Arius you could say was the most vocal about his opinions he believed that his Christ was the right Christ and the only Christ the logic behind his beliefs really didn't add up which contributed end divided or early Christians. so you can basically say that Arius was a large reason why the Council of Nicea happened.
Jesus Christ is a man who has baffled and transformed the new age with his life and legacy. The question arose if He is just a man? Many speculated that He was just a prophet who was profoundly inspired with scriptural revelation. The truth is that He actually is the Son of God and everything he did reflected that of the Father, the
Figurative language can be a compelling factor in literary works ranging from romantic poetry to political speeches. It forces the reader, or listener, to visualize and understand what the author is trying to say. Jonathan Edwards utilized this writing technique in his powerful sermon, “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God.” Edwards used imagery, metaphors, and personification to express his differentiating attitudes towards both sinners and God which consisted of complete disgust in regards to the former and unwavering respect for the latter. Jonathan Edwards relied more on the composition of his writing rather than the execution of it which is why figurative language is found so often in this sermon.
