Chapters 1 & 2
The Greek word for "Catholic"
Universal
Created by Justinian, the code became the basis of European law
Justinian Code
Religious civil war between the Protestants and Roman Catholics in Germany that engaged the Austrian Habsburgs and the German princes. The war soon developed into a devastating struggle for the balance of power in Europe
Thirty Years' War
Outlined basic human rights and their corresponding responsibilities
Pacem in Terris
First Polish Pope, with the 3rd longest reign in history
Pope John Paul II
The four marks of the Church
One
Holy
Catholic
Apostolic
Allowed Christianity became a tolerated religion
Edict of Milan
Restated important points of Catholic doctrine under attack, & promulgated a number of disciplinary reforms that helped purify the church of many long standing abuses
Council of Trent
Writer of the Quadragesimo Anno
Pius the 11th
Number of countries visited during Pope John Paul II's reign
130
Peace that existed between nationalities in Europe
Pax Romana
Two means in the church used to help moderate violence in the middle ages. Exempted clergy, women, children, and peasants from attacks
Peace of God & Truce of God
Gave the Netherlands independence from Spain, while Sweden gained control of the Baltic, and France was considered the preeminent Western power
Treaty of Westphalia
Introduced the principle of subsidiarity, and highlighted the role of natural law as the foundation for just international institutions
Quadragesimo Anno
Event that drew more attention than any event in history
Pope John Paul II's funeral
Two important meanings of the Church
"Belonging to the Lord"
"Those called out"
A strong force for Christian growth. Led to monasteries, which became centers for learning and evangelization and spiritual beacons for tepid Christians
Monasticism
Summary of biblical theology that became a normative statement of the Reformed faith
John Calvin's Institutes of Christian Religion
Catholic who signed Declaration of Independence
Charles Carroll
Number of writings shown in the slides than Pope John Paul II had
Decreed that gentiles weren’t subject to Jewish law. This decision helped rapid spread of Christianity throughout the empire
Council of Jerusalem
Result of centuries of differences in language, culture, theology, and politics between Eastern & Western churches. All would contribute to a definitive split in 1054
Eastern Schism
Explosion in missionary activity in the New World and in the East. However, a blow to missionary efforts took place due to the French Revolution, disrupting Church life in Europe
Post Reformation
Percentage of Catholics in the American population
23%
Latin for Gospel of Life
Evangelium Vitae