Chapter 3 Flashcards
(28 cards)
Allah
Arabic word for god
Boniface (bona facere)
Latin for ‘doer of god’ and the name given to st. Boniface, the missionary to Germany who set the stage for a radical reshaping of the heart of europe
Caesaropapism
System in which the temperal ruler extends his own powers to ecclesiastical and theological matters. Such members appointed bishops and the eastern patriarch, directed to tell about of liturgical practices, and even aiding the recruitment of monks
Canterbury
The most important episcopal see in England in the 6th-century and the site of st Augustine’s mission to Europe
Codex justinianus
Compiled under emperor Justinian 1, the codex was the collection and systemization of all roman law as it had developed From his predecessors put together for the purpose of legal uniformity throughout the empire. It is the basis for Canon Law as well as the civil law throughout Europe
Diocese
A territorial division of the church, adapted from the Roman Empire
Dulia and latria
Two Types of arbitration whose distinction was drawn at seven Council of Nicaea. An icon maybe venerated through acts of respect and honor, called this, but God alone is place of absolute adoration, known in Greek as this
Ecumenical patriarch
Title adopted by the patriarch of Constantinople
Filioque
Latin meaning ‘and the son’ this was first added at the third council of Toledo (589) to the Nicene-constantinopolitan creed to clarify that the Holy Spirit proceeded from both the father and the son. Later, the patriarch of Constantinople and the bishops of the east refused the addition, thus contributing to the great schism
Glagolithic script
Based on the Greek alphabet, it was developed by st cyril to aid his mission to Slavic peoples
Great schism
The final split between the Eastern and Western churches in the year 1054
Hagia Sophia
Most famous example of Byzantine architecture, it was built under Justinian I and is considered one of the most perfect buildings in the world
Hermit
One who, for religious motives, has retired into solitary life, especially one of the early Christian recluses. Derived from the Greek word eremia, meaning ‘desert,’ it is also known as a eremitical life
Huns
Powerful nomadic people of unknown ethnic origin who invaded Europe ca 375
Icon
A flat, two-dimensional picture of Christ, the Virgin Mary, or one of the saints which is used as an aid for Christian asks of piety. The general artistic style of icons reflects certain mystical beauty of Christ the Savior and Saints. When rightly understood, the icon, by virtue of what is represented, is seen as an invitation to prayer
Iconoclasm
Thoughts or deeds of an iconoclast. Refers to periods in history when large number of iconoclasts were present
Iconoclast
From the Greek word eikonoklastes meaning ‘image breaker’ iconoclasts saw icons as occasions of idolatry and sought to destroy them and purify the practice of the Christian religion. They were condemned at the second council of Nicaea in 787.
Iconophile
Greek for ‘lover of icons’ this term refers to those who defend and promote the proper use of icons in Christian worship
Islam
Arabic for ‘recitation’ this is the holy book of the Muslim faith, it traces its roots back to Abraham, Hagar and Ishmael
Koran
Arabic for ‘recitation’ this is the holy books of the Muslim faith, written by Muhammad, and containing all of the writings that Muhammad claimed he was told by the archangel Gabriel under god’s direction
Latria
Dulia
Monasticism
A way of life characterized by asceticism and self-denial lives more or less in seclusion from the world and under fixed rule and vows. Monastic communities withdraw from the affairs of the world in order to seek God through asceticism and prayer
Monophysitism
Heresy claiming that there is only one nature in Christ and that His human nature is ‘incorporated’ into the divine nature
Mozárabes
Spanish people who choose to live under Arab after the Muslim invasion of Spain in 711
