Church History Unit 3 Test Flashcards
What caused Constantine’s conversion?
He had a vision during the battle of Milvian against Maxentius of the Chi-Rho, the symbol that represents Christ, and the words, In this sign you will conquer.
What was accomplished by the Edict of Milan?
Christianity was legalized (now tolerant)
How did Theodosius transform the status of Christianity? How were pagans the affected by the actions of Theodosius?
Theodosius declared Christianity the official religion of the Roman Empire. Theodosius said any form of paganism was illegal. All religions except Christianity is illegal.
What heretical teachings were spread by Arianism?
taught that Jesus was created by God thus inferior to God the father, offending the trinity.
What was the great statement of Athanasius in response to the Arain challenge?
Jesus is to God what brightness is to light
What purpose does a creed serve?
To clarify what Christians believe. Summarizes belief. Expresses a whole group identity together. To have an official physical document to fight against heresies.
What was Jerome’s major contribution to the church?
Translating the bible into Latin. The first Latin bible is called the vulgate.
Who was St. Ambrose?
Bishop of Milan and mentor to St. Augustine.
Describe the conflict between Ambrose and Theodosius. How was it resolved?
Ambrose delivered a famous sermon against state interference in religious matters. When Theodosius slaughtered a city’s inhabitants, Ambrose demanded public repentance from the emperor or else would withhold the Eucharist.
Describe Augustine’s early life. Who was his mother, and what religion did she follow? What is Manichaeism?
Augustine was a wild man at age 16, he was associated with a group known as “the wreckers”. His mother, Monica, was a Christian and his father was a pagan. Later he became a Manichaean, a gnostic belief system that split the world between good god and evil god.
What did Augustine realize about our peace and Happiness?
He came to the realization that lasting peace and happiness can be found in our relationship with God.
What is the name of Augustine’s autobiography?
The Confessions, describes how his reading of Paul transformed him.
Of what city was Augustine made bishop?
Hippo
When and why did Augustine write the city of God? What point does he make in his work?
(412-427) wrote in response to the Pagans blaming the Christians for abandoning the old gods. Augustine says the city of god is where people are selfless, loving, generous, careful, and passionate.
Who sacked Rome and in what year?
Alaric in 410
