Major Events Flashcards
(23 cards)
When was the Edict of Milan?
313
What is the Edict of Milan?
Edict to end persecution of Christians
AND
Buildings, cemeteries, and properties returned to Christians
Who made the Edict of Milan?
Constantine
Why is Edict of Milan important to Christian history?
Though in reality, Galerius’ edict was more important, Edict of Milan worked to end persecution of Christians
When was the Council of Nicea?
325
Who was the Emperor and what was his role during the Council of Nicea?
Constantine called the council and presided over it.
Who were Key Participants at the Council of Nicea? (5)
1) Arius
2) Alexander
3) Eusebius of Nicomedia
4) Eusebius of Caesarea
5) Athanasius
What was the primary reason for the Council of Nicea?
To resolve the Arian Controversy
Who represented each “side” at Council of Nicea?
Eusebius of Nicomedia represented Arians because Arius was not a Bishop
Alexander of Alexandria represented the orthodox position
What were the rulings / outcomes at the Council of Nicea? (3)
1) Declared Son homoousios (coequal, consubstantial, and coeternal) with Father
2) Condemned Arius
3) Drafted original form of Nicene Creed
Why is the Council of Nicea important to Church history? (3)
1) Civil sentence added to religious sentence, intermingling of empire and church (Augustine exiling Arian Bishops)
2) Wording too vague: Left too much room for misinterpretation - Arian controversy not over!
3) First draft of Nicene Creed
When was the Synod in Alexandria?
362
What was decided at the Synod in Alexandria? (3)
1) It is acceptable to refer to Father, Son, Holy Spirit, as of “one substance” as long as understood to be distinct
2) Also acceptable to say “three substances” as long as not saying 3 gods
3) Included divinity of Holy Spirit
When was the Council of Constantinople?
381
Who was emperor during Council of Constantinople?
Theodosius
Who were Key Participants at the Council of Constantinople? (2)
1) Gregory of Nazianzus
2) Gregory of Nyssa
What was the primary theological outcome of the Council of Constantinople?
Definitely proclaimed doctrine of the trinity
One essence in three persons
One ousia in three hypostases
Why is the Council of Constantinople important in Church history? (5)
1) Confirmed results of council of Nicea
2) Produced revised Nicene Creed
3) Ended Trinitarian controversy
4) Affirmed deity of Holy Spirit
5) Condemned Apollinarianism
When was the Council of Chalcedon?
451
Who were the Key Participants at the Council of Chalcedon
Leo 1, Dioscurus, Eutyches
What were the two opposing sides at the Council of Chalcedon, and what did they believe?
Antiochenes: Distinction between divine and human in Christ, humanity emphasized
Alexandrine: Divinity asserted at expense of humanity in Christ
What were the results of the Council of Chalcedon?
Council created “Definitions of Faith,” which rejected the extremes of both positions and affirmed a more western / Tertullian perspective.
Definitions of Faith: two natures, one person
Who was condemned at the Council of Chalcedon?
Dioscorus and Eutyches
