Five Good Emperors
Which Emperor was known as Philosopher King?
Marcus Aurelius
Define Apostasy
A willful renunciation of the Faith.
What was Nero believed to have started?
A fire in Rome
Which Emperor started the persecutions?
Nero
Who did Domitian put a special tax on?
Jews and Christians
Which emperor planned to turn Jerusalem into a Roman Colony?
Hadrian
Define Heresy
The refusal to accept one or more truths of the Faith which are required for Catholic belief.
Who did Nero blame the fire in Rome on?
Christians
What was the abuse of Christians seen as in Rome?
Entertainment
What architectural building did Domitian complete?
The Coliseum
Which rescript made Christians choose between death or Apostasy?
Trajan's Rescript
Define Apostate
A person who denies the Faith altogether.
What did Christians refer to the faith as?
"The way"
How many edicts were there?
4
What did Domitian refer to himself as?
"Lord and God"
Why are they called the Five Good Emperors?
They would good Roman leaders, not good for Christians.
Define Demiurge
Gnostic creator of God of the material world.
What religion did Christians separate from that made them seen as a threat?
Judaism
What did the edicts cause?
The burning of scriptures and churches and imprisoned Christians.
Who did Domitian succeed?
Nero
Who were the Five Good Emperors?
Nerva, Trajan, Hadrian, Antonius Pius, and Marcus Aurelius.
Define Apostle's Creed
A statement of belief of the Apostles based upon the New Testament.
What years did the Five Good Emperors rule from?
96-180 AD
When was the Edict of Milan?
AD 313
What was his main reason for persecuting Christians?
He didn't want Christianity spreading to the upper classes.