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Passion, and resurection. Pentecost. Seven helenistic believers are chosen as Deacons (Stephen is among one of the seven). Stephen is Martyred. Conversion of St. Paul.
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The teaching of the 12 apostles, a very early church writing like the early catechism. 3 sections, 1) teaching of life and death. 2) instruction on dealing with church practice and order (heirarchy of a parish) 3) closing reminding of Jesus' coming.
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Peter is arrested and delivered
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Whether converts to Christianity needed to be circumcised or not
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Wrote letters to church on his way to become executed. 3rd Bishop of Antioch. Big on Unity as vital for church. Unity is expressed in faithful submission to the heirarchy to the church. On his way to martyerdom he stopped as churches and warned them against heresies
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The evil emperor (number of the beast). Burned city and blamed Christians. Started a persecution.
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Nero blamed Christians
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Disciple of John, friend of Ignatius, and teacher of Irenaeus. He was a martyr and defended the faith against heresies
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4th Bishop of Rome. Knew both St Paul and St Peter. Known for his letter to the Corinthians.
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A specially influencial form of Gnosism, affirm Gnostic dualism and rejection of the O.T. Accepted only epistles of Paul because he seemed to reject judism and portions of Luke, which didnt have any judism.
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Converted at age 30, had a philosophical journey towards conversion. Famous as an apologist who defended the christian church and explained doctrines, such as early christian worship. Looked for the truth in classical philosophy and implied in christianity. Both reason and scripture lead to Christ.
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Comes from the Greek Gnosis, meaning Wisdom and Knowledge. Oppose Christian doctrine of creation. Believe matter is created by a lower, evil god. Believe all truths fully understand by privileged elect. Christology, Jesus is not full a man (doceticism). Reaction to Gnosticism is by some reacting against the influence of Greek thought, and others embrace greek thought
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Disciple of Polycarp. Bishop of Lyon. First systematic Theologian. Most cited early church father in catecism. Was an apologist against Gnosticism, author of "Against the Heresies".
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Trained in Athens in greek thought and greek culture. A student of Panteaenus. A pioneering Christian scholar. Did speculative theology, which pushed for a deeper understanding of scripture. Used philosophy to deepen understanding of Christ. True Knowledge comes from the reason guided by the truth that is Jesus Christ. The purpose of Life is to become like God.
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Wrote in Greek and Latin. Highly educated in law, literature, and philosophy. He was a lawyer. Converted in 193 by heroism of Martyrs. Became a Montenist in 205 then founded his own sect, in which he excoriated sinners. Believes some sins cant be forgiven. Called for a purer church. Known as creater of ecclesical latin and opposed greek philosophy. First to use the term "Trinitas".
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Alexandria used Allergorical method of understanding scripture.
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Highly educated. Studied under Clement. Followed as leader at school of Alexandria at age 18. Heavily influenced by Plato, wrote 6,000 works. Wrote the Hexapla, 6 texts of O.T. given side by side. 4 different greek texts. He is not a saint because he believed in preexistence of soul, that there will be other worlds after this one is destroyed, salvation of all sinners even sation (not eternal punishment in hell). Gave literal interpretation of Matt 19:12.
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A bishop and martyr. Expert Rhetorician who gained fame as a pagan, but became disgusted with corruption in government and converted to seek something higher. Works include decay of roman society, hollowness of political success, the only refuge is temperate life of study and prayer. Great compassion in face of disease. Told christians to help not only other christians but pagans as well.
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Persecution. Cyprian left during persectuion but kept close contact. Brought among problems of the Lapsi. The anti-pope did not want to give absolution to the Lapsi.
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Epidemic sweeps Roman empire. Cyprian encouraged followers to take care of both christians and pagans.
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A senior priest at Alexandria. Went to the school of Antioch. A man of appartent piety and outward asceticism. Started the Arian heresy. Taught Jesus' was not divine and christ and holy spirit were merely creatures.
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First historian of the church. Apostolic succession is backbone of church history. History reveils love of Christ for his church in spite of persecution and heresies. History is Christocentric (christ in the center). Study of history is a way of coming to know and love God.
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Pillar of Orthodoxy in a difficult time. An opponent of arch heretic Arius. Held Christ was truly God, therefore God himself was accessible to christians. Friends of St. Anthony (founder of Monasticism) -> A inspiration to Athenasius for exemplary life.
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Constantine decrees toleration of Christianity
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Exiled 3 times, by Arians. Suspected of having arian sympathies by orthodox catholics. Known for both exemplary pastoral care and taking part in arian controversy. Writings as a teacher were famous, his catecheses take new converts through the basis of the faith. Into the mysteries of these sacraments and on into the life of prayer. The whole christian rebirth through baptism. His teachings involved body, mind, and spirit.
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Condemns Arianism. But that doesn't stop Arianism, it grows and almost takes over.
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Known for his exemplary holiness. Balanced good works with solitary prayer and meditation. He turned monasticism outward. Made important contributions to the doctrine of the trinity. Basil is a plant. Three leaf clover is a plant. Three leaf clover represents trinity. He was for frequent communion.
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Friend of Basil. Devoted himself to solitude and meditiation. Ordained reluctantly because he did not want to be ordained because he knew he was going to be made bishop. Uses sharp resoning and clear logic to defend orthodox theology against arians. Theology was not pure reason but comes from a life of prayer and holiness. Pray is imporant. and Charity is the way of salvation.
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Brother of Basil. Greatest speculative and systematic theologian. Ordained priest and bishop by his brother Basil. Theology influencial in the 2nd council of nicaea (680-681). Goal to see God and make ourselves like him. He is the Thinker. Basil is Doer. Gregory of Nizanizus is the dreamer.
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Died on Holy Saturday. Brought Origin's method of studying scripture to the western church. Teaching began with scripture. Pushes Augustine to conversion. First to encourage congregational hymns in church.
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Confirms dicisions of Nicaea
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