1. Early church then a schism From Jesus onward

2. New religion News spreads about Jesus- conversions- Pentecost- 12 Apostles, PaulNews spreads about Jesus- conversions- Pentecost- 12 Apostles, Paul Conflict arises over circumcision- for salvation/ not for salvationConflict arises over circumcision- for salvation/ not for salvation Council of Jerusalem- basic minimum:Council of Jerusalem- basic minimum: –Abstain from food offered to idols –Abstain from blood –Abstain from meat of strangled animals –Abstain from sexual immorality

3. New Religion New Israel- followers of ChristNew Israel- followers of Christ Persecution by RomePersecution by Rome Martyrdom- “Blood of the martyrs is the seed of the church”Martyrdom- “Blood of the martyrs is the seed of the church” Gnosticism- special knowledgeGnosticism- special knowledge Cross- Holy trinity- CreedsCross- Holy trinity- Creeds

4. Church Develops Church Develops Christianity spreads Bishops/leaders in key cities/ all are in relative unity/ councils are called to work out theological issues 1054- The Great Schism Over theological issues: The Holy Spirit, Papal claim, celibacy for priests

5. Eastern Orthodox Less distance between clergy and laityLess distance between clergy and laity Holy Spirit from the Father onlyHoly Spirit from the Father only Marriage of priests allowedMarriage of priests allowed Poor treatment by crusadersPoor treatment by crusaders PatriarchatesPatriarchates *Spiritual/Experiential*Spiritual/Experiential

6. Roman Catholicism Religious power growingReligious power growing Pope of Rome- universal head of the ChurchPope of Rome- universal head of the Church Holy Spirit from both the Father and the SonHoly Spirit from both the Father and the Son Celibacy for priestsCelibacy for priests Unleavened bread at communionUnleavened bread at communion *Legalistic/Scholarly*Legalistic/Scholarly

7. Orthodoxy Continued Russian Orthodox Church becomes prominent when Ottoman Turks take Constantinople.Russian Orthodox Church becomes prominent when Ottoman Turks take Constantinople. Under the Soviets the Church is repressed and many are killed or forced into labor camps until 1988- Gorbachev.Under the Soviets the Church is repressed and many are killed or forced into labor camps until 1988- Gorbachev. Orthodox Today- 15 self-governing- patriarch, metropolitan or archbishopOrthodox Today- 15 self-governing- patriarch, metropolitan or archbishop Constantinople, Alexandria, Antioch, JerusalemConstantinople, Alexandria, Antioch, Jerusalem Most live in Russia, Balkans and eastern EuropeMost live in Russia, Balkans and eastern Europe

8. Orthodoxy continued Little change- preserve the pattern of early churchLittle change- preserve the pattern of early church Synod for any changesSynod for any changes Honor Bible and writings of saintsHonor Bible and writings of saints Veneration of iconsVeneration of icons Sing the divine liturgySing the divine liturgy Contemplative, mysticalContemplative, mystical

9. Roman Catholicism Christianity grows in West while Rome falls and Islam conquersChristianity grows in West while Rome falls and Islam conquers Papal power- pope highest of all bishopsPapal power- pope highest of all bishops Church over Secular (8 th century)Church over Secular (8 th century) Inquisition- investigate and suppress heresy- some abusesInquisition- investigate and suppress heresy- some abuses

10. Roman Catholicism Mysticism in monasteriesMysticism in monasteries Stigmata- Saint Francis of AssisiStigmata- Saint Francis of Assisi Theology- intellectual- monasteries- learningTheology- intellectual- monasteries- learning Monks/nuns (cloistered) friars/brothers (among the people)Monks/nuns (cloistered) friars/brothers (among the people)