Terms
The translated definition of princeps.
What is "Chief Citizen"?
The most popular "mystery cult" of the East from the 1st centuries (BC and AD).
What is Mithras (the cult of Mithras)?
The name of the concept of the privileges granted to Judaism by the Romans.
What is Natio v. Religio?
A Jewish convert to Christianity, known for his ministry to the "gentiles".
Who was St. Paul?
The Latin Father responsible for compiling the Bible in current form (Latin Vulgate).
Who was St. Jerome?
The meaning of Pontifex Maximus.
What is "Highest Priest"?
The issue with the reign of Emperor Claudius.
What is that he was competent but was scandalized by his wife?
The popular Jewish faction that advocated rigid adherence to Hebrew Law and preached cooperation with Roman Authorities.
Who/what were the Sadducees?
The Roman emperor who made Christianity the official religion of the Roman Empire.
Who was Emperor Theodosius?
Arguably the most important early theologian, a student of Ambrose of Milan and Bishop of Hippo.
Who was St. Augustine?
This economic system was implemented by Constantine and was based on the value of the solidus.
What is the Gold Standard?
The emperor who first proposed and implemented the tetrarchy.
Who was Emperor Diocletian?
This major battle took place on October 28th, 312 AD.
What was the Battle of Milvian Bridge?
The Christian heresy defeated and denounced at the Council of Nicaea.
What was Arianism?
The year Alaric the Visigoth sacked Rome.
When was 410 AD?
The definition of theology.
What is "the study of (the nature of) God"?
This movement became prominent after Nero because of a loss of faith in the "imperial cult".
What is stoicism?
This decree was announced in 313 and was the first major example of religious freedom.
What was the Edict of Milan?
Someone who is killed for their faith, generally for refusing to recant their beliefs.
What is a martyr?
The mother of Constantine.
Who was St. Helena?
The word “bishop” comes from the Greek episkopos. The literal translation of episkopos is:
What is "watchmen"?
The 3 causes of the "3rd Century Crisis".
What were:
1. Natural Disasters:
-Antonine and Cyprian Plagues
-Famine
2. Succession Issues
-Variety of incompetent rulers, infighting
3. Breakdown of the Imperial system
-Civil War, Mass Immigration
The Jewish faction known for their political activism who chaffed against the Roman Empire and preached liberation.
Who were the Zealots?
The symbol Constantine saw in his vision prior to his victory at Milvian Bridge.
What was the Chi-Rho?
The name of St. Augustine's son.
Who was Adeodatus?