The Four Gospels
Name the 3 synoptic gospels.
Matthew, Mark, and Luke.
Emperor Constantine played a crucial role in __________.
The development of Christianity.
Who was Christian in his family?
His mother Helena.
gods.
What is Blasphemy?
Disrespecting God.
Who's writing soared above the rest?
John.
What vision did he have?
A cross in the sky with the words "in this sign you will conquer." He believed it was a message from God.
He was proclaimed Emperor by who?
His troops.
Diocletion and Gaterius enforced what?
No worshiping or gatherings for Christians.
What is longer the Nicene Creed or the Apostles Creed?
Nicene Creed
What were Matthew and Mark's job before being gospel writers?
Matthew - Tax collector and Mark - Follower of Peter.
When growing up he was exposed to many different ________.
Religion.
Why was the church he ordered to be built famous?
It is said that it was the site of Jesus Crucifixion and Resurrection.
Who were the Emperors of the Great Persecution?
Diocletion and Gsterius.
Which Creed came first?
Apostles Creed.
What was Luke's job before being a gospel writers?
A doctor.
When was he proclaimed Emperor?
In 306 A.D
What was the name of the famous church he ordered the building of?
Church of the Holy Sepulchre.
What was the Council of Nicaea about?
Addressing disagreements within the Christian community particularly regarding the nature of Jesus Christ and his relationship with God.
What is Heresy?
False teachings about religion.
Name all of the gospel writers, their symbols, and explain them
Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John their symbols are Winged man (Angel), Winged lion, Ox or bull, and an eagle. Winged Man (Angel) because Angel Gabriel appeared to Joseph, Winged Lion because it begins with John the Baptist preaching in the wilderness, Ox because it begins with Zechariah, and Eagle because his writing soars above the rest.
What changed the landscape of religion in the empire allowing churches to be built and Christian leader to gain influence?
The Edict of Milan.
When was the Council of Nicaea held?
Who said that worshiping gods was not good and they should follow Jesus.
A random Christian.
How many languages did Pope John Paul II speak?