The Four Gospels
What are the four Gospel writers?
Matthew, Mark, Luke, John.
Was Constantine anti-Christian or pro-Christian?
What did Constantine repair?
Churches, specifically the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.
What is heresy?
False sayings about God.
Paul.
An eagle
Constantine was exposed to different cultures and religions, but he was particularly ______ by _________.
influenced, Christianity
By bringing together various leaders and establishing a common set of beliefs, Constantine helped create a more cohesive ______ ______.
Christian, community
What is blasphemy?
Disrespecting God.
Pentecost was how long after Easter?
50 days.
Who wrote the Synoptic Gospels?
Matthew, Mark, Luke
When was Constantine born?
Around 272 AD.
What was the purpose of the First Council of Nicaea?
To address disagreements within the Christian community.
What is a presbytr?
A priest.
What are the Synoptic Gospels supposed to be?
An account of Jesus' life historically
What did the First Council of Nicaea produce?
The Nicene Creed.
How long was Constantine's rule?
306 to 337 AD (31 years)
Who was Arias?
A man who said Jesus was more man than divine.
What is the first step of becoming a Saint?
Dying for 5 years and/or sending info to the Bishop.
What is each Gospel writers' symbol?
Angel, Winged Lion, Ox, Eagle
What was the Edict of Milan and what did it allow?
It granted religious tolerance to Christians and allowed them to practice their faith openly without fear of persecution, it allowed churches to be built and Christian leaders to gain influence
Maxentius, Milvian, cross, sky.
What does Ecumenical mean?
Unite.
A person recognized by the Catholic Church for living a life of extraordinary holiness and virtue.