Christianity History History World View World View Diversity of expressions Diversity of expressions

History and Faith “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning.” “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning.” Who was the Word??? Who was the Word???

History and Faith “The beginning of the gospel about Jesus Christ, The Son of God.” “The beginning of the gospel about Jesus Christ, The Son of God.” –Where is this found???

The life of Jesus… Born a Jew, the son of Mary and Joseph Born a Jew, the son of Mary and Joseph Christians believe his birth and life was foretold by the Jewish prophets Christians believe his birth and life was foretold by the Jewish prophets His story recorded in the 4 gospels: His story recorded in the 4 gospels: –Matthew, Mark, Luke, John ; each with a different focus with many similar stories –Teaching centered on love for God, self and others and the call to forgive… even ones enemies

His death and resurrection He was rejected by the Jewish establishment but loved by the common people He was rejected by the Jewish establishment but loved by the common people He was arrested and crucified by the Romans He was arrested and crucified by the Romans He was raised from the dead, ate with and spoke to his followers for 40 days, before ascending into heaven He was raised from the dead, ate with and spoke to his followers for 40 days, before ascending into heaven

Acts – C.E. Beginning of the Church Beginning of the Church –Pentecost – coming of Holy Spirit –Apostles work Peter’s vision… Peter’s vision… –Council at Jerusalem What’s required What’s required –Paul’s work Meeting of Aeropagus speech… Meeting of Aeropagus speech… Grows throughout all of Mediterranean Grows throughout all of Mediterranean

Biblical World View (pg 372) Trinity – Father, Son and Holy Spirit Trinity – Father, Son and Holy Spirit The bible The bible The afterlife The afterlife

Beyond The book – 313 C.E. Constantine's contribution Constantine's contribution –Edict of Toleration –Religion of Roman Empire Augustine and Benedict’s help Augustine and Benedict’s help –Author - Need for inner change –Monk - celibate lifestyle –Orders – Franciscan and Dominican

Roman Church – 430 C. E. Bishop in Rome Bishop in Rome –Authority Cultural influences Cultural influences –Church design –Clergy clothing –Latin language

Eastern Church Greek Orthodox Greek Orthodox –Constantinople the center –Mysticism is central –Monastic development

Church of the middle ages St. Francis of Assisi St. Francis of Assisi Crusades – to get back Jerusalem Crusades – to get back Jerusalem Inquisition – to keep church pure Inquisition – to keep church pure

Reformation – 1500’s Martin Luther Martin Luther –Many Martyrs Protestant principle Protestant principle –Core beliefs shared (pg 386) Diversity of expression (pg 388 and following) Diversity of expression (pg 388 and following)

Christian Practice Sacraments Sacraments –2 all agree on – Baptism and Eucharist Baptism and Eucharist -5 others - Confirmation, reconciliation, marriage, ordination, anointing of the sick Church year Church year –Major celebrations

Cultural engagement The arts (pg 408) The arts (pg 408) Science and secularism Science and secularism Ecumenism Ecumenism Inter faith Relationships Inter faith Relationships