ch1-3 test Flashcards
(33 cards)
What two languages would Jesus most likely have spoken?
Aramaic and hebrew
What other two languages were widely spoken during Jesus’ lifetime?
latin and greek
How was Rome first ruled? What was it soon replaced by in 509 BC?
ruled by a monarchy but after some bad monarchs the romans replace the monarchy with a republic
Who completed the transformation of Rome from a Republic into an Empire?
Julius caesar
What was the name of the two centuries of peace in the Roman Empire?
pax romana
How did early Christianity benefit during this time of peace?
it allowed the spread of christianity through safe travel and communication over great distances
Who founded the Catholic Church? Who did the Church first include? What is the Church’s mission?
The church was founded by Jesus Christ.The teaching authority and sanctifying power of the church serves as a means to bring all men to heaven, and it first included the apostles.
What is considered the birthday of the Church? What happens at this event?
Pentecost,The holy spirit descended upon the apostles and mary in the upper room Filled with the holy spirit the apostles preach the gps[el and are given the gift of tongues they are able to understand all languages
What was Paul doing before he converted to Christianity?
Persecuting christians
When did Paul convert to Christianity?
When he meets the apost;es in jerusalem around 35 A.D
Paul is called the apostle to whom?
The genitals
How many letters did Paul write? When were they written?
13 letters, 50-64 A.D
When was the Council of Jerusalem? What major issue did it address? What was it’s decision?
First council ,With jesus church now being open gentiles many questions remained as to how they became part of God’s covenant, but they ended up letting non jews be able to come to christianity
Who was the first martyr of the Church?
St. stephen
Where did Peter eventually settle as bishop? In what year?
A.D 67 in Rome
How do the beliefs and practices of the early Church develop?
Early Christian beliefs evolved over time, starting closely linked to Judaism. After the Council of Jerusalem, Gentiles joined, and practices like baptism and the Eucharist began to separate Christianity from Judaism.
What two events lead to a clearer separation b/w Judaism and Christianity?
The Council of Jerusalem (50 AD) and the influx of Gentile converts.
What is a “catechumen?” How long did this process last in the early Church?
A person preparing for baptism, often undergoing a 2-3 year instruction period.
Where did the early Eucharistic celebrations take place? What rituals did this early Mass include?
Early Masses were held in homes or catacombs and included readings, hymns, prayers, and the Eucharistic prayers
What are the catacombs?
Underground burial sites used by Christians for worship and refuge during persecution
Name three early Church Fathers who stress the “Bishop of Rome” as the head of the Catholic Church even though the title of “pope” was not used yet.
St. Clement of Rome, St. Ignatius of Antioch, and St. Irenaeus of Lyons
What is the episcopacy?
The office of bishops, considered successors to the apostles, responsible for leading local churches
What was a common struggle Christians living in the first three centuries had to face in the Roman Empire?
Persecution, as Christians were seen as a threat to Roman religion and authori
Who blamed the fire of Rome in 64 AD on the Christians starting the first great persecution?
Emperor Nero.
