EARLY CHRISTIANITY
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- Rome's Influence on Early Christianitydiscusses what the early Christians took from the customs and traditions of Rome
- Women in Early Christianity: Saint MacrinaSaint Macrina was the sister of Gregory of Nyssa, and one of the most influential women in early Christianity. She developed quite the following, leading many young women to a life of godliness.
- A History of First Century ChristianityA discussion of the Greek background into which Christianity developed during the First Century A.D.and a discussion of the Jewish background into which Christianity was born during the First Century A.D.
- Constantine and the Housing of ChristianityThis paper illuminates Constantine's role in the architecture of Early Christianity.
- Rome and ChristianityWhy was Christianity able to infiltrate so deep into Roman life? How did the West, from a "pagan" civilization, transform into a Christian world?
- Deification, Mormonism and the Early ChurchA critique of LDS scholars Stephen Robinson's definition of deification, and his identifying the early church fathers as "Mormons"
Definitions of Early Christian MovementsA list of definitions of movements within the early church. Critical for understanding the development of orthodoxy.
Christianity and Western CivilizationAn overview of early Roman rulers that used Divine Right to govern over Western Civilization. Early Medieval divine right rulers.- Alexander the Great: His Life and Influence on ChristianityA look at the life of Alexander the Great and why, though he lived centuries before Christ, he impacted Christianity in a huge way.
- Will Christianity Ever Become Mythologized?It has been said that Christianity is a myth or will eventually sink into the category of myth. Which forces in society today are working towards its mythologization and which against this?
- World Religions: Catholicism as the Original Form of ChristianityWhen discussing the history of Christianity in relation to other world religions, one might find it is nearly impossible to avoid mention of the Catholic Church.
A Comparison of the Development of Concepts of Faith in Early Judaism and ChristianityGraduate-level research paper comparing the history of attitudes towards religious belief in early Judaism and Christianity.
The Role of Women in the Spread of ChristianityHas Christianity been a hindrance to female emancipation or has it been an instrument by which they have gained empowerment?- The Spread of ChristianityA brief summary of the spread of Christianity from the time of the Book of Acts until the 20th century
- The Canonical Diversity of ChristianityMany people assume to believe in "the truth." But what is truth? Are Pentecostals "lost" in comparison to the "orthodox" Baptist? Or does the Bible allow room for different views and alternative beliefs?
- Celtic Religious Communities and ChristianityWhat were the ancient religious communities of Celtic Christians like?
- Is There Really a Trinity in Christianity?A rational truth as to why Jesus cannot be considered God, only the Son of God.
- Jesus Admonished ChristianityA brief overview of chapters 1 and 2 of the book of Revelation. The letters to the seven churches are a history in advance of Christianity from its birth at Pentecost to what is called is scripture "the last days."
- Christianity is NOT a ReligionCatholicism is a religion. Eastern Orthodox is a religion, Presbyterian is a religion, Baptist is a religion, Lutheran is a religion, and there are many other "denominations" which claim to be Christian, but Christianity is not a Religion.
Cable ChristianityThe Treatment of Christianity on Cable TV and the Web Shows that it is a Cheapened, Less-than-admirable Parody of the Way of Abba that Jesus Both Proclaimed and Embodied- Early British Literature: Christianity in BeowulfIn Beowulf, the emergence of Christianity is evident throughout the story and displayed by the deeds and actions of the poem's characters.
Take Christ Out of Christmas? Early Christians Were in Favor of ItIn the early days of Christianity, Jesus' birth was not celebrated. Only after Christianity became the official religion of the Roman Empire did church leaders create a birth date for Jesus as a holy day. The reason was to convert Roman pagans to Christianity.- Christianity's Roots in PhilosophyThis article briefly examines how ancient Greek philosophies shaped early Christianity, and reviews the contributions of some of the key philosophers during the dawn of the Christian age.
Saint Paul, the True Founder of ChristianityPaul of Tarsus, or Saint Paul as he has been called, is the person most responsible for the spread and success of Christianity.
Early Christian Art Versus Renaissance ArtA paper that looks at the similarities and differences of Early Christian and Renaissance art.- Christianity in JapanJapanese history has been strongly influenced by foreign ideas and beliefs. In addition to the Chinese writing system, Chinese structure of government and Buddhism, Christianity is a significant import that changed Japan.
- Cremation and ChristianityCremation was practiced by "Pagans"while early Christians practiced burial or placing the body in catacombs. Today's Christians have differing views and practices regarding cremation.
- The Rise of Popular Christianity: What College Students ThinkChristianity is becoming more prevalent in America today, but not everyone is pleased. In this profile of college students, we hear different perspectives on the growing Christian movement and what it means to students across the country.
- The Gnostic Gospels and the Establishment of ChristianityIn order for the Catholic Church to win the stuggle for leadership against other early Christian sects such as the Gnostics, it had to establish order and authority.
- The Christianity in Christian FictionWhat defines Christian fiction? There are different opinions on that, as well as misconceptions. Read on to learn about the Christianity in Christian fiction.
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