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Christianity
I. Development of Christianity into universal religion
II. Spread of Christianity
IDs: Paul of Tarsus, St. Perpetua (Vibia Perpetua), Nicene Creed
I. Christianity
A. Beginnings of Christianity
sect of Judaism (ca. 30 CE)
Yeshua of Nazareth Jesus Christ – (Annointed
One, Messiah) disciples (apostles) gospels
B. Spreading beyond the Jewish community
Paul of Tarsus (ca. 40-60 CE)
C. Persecuted Cult (70-300 CE)
Martyr Saint St. Perpetua, d. 203
CE
D. Christianity becomes Official Roman Religion Emperor
Constantine
a. Council of Nicaea, 325 CE
Nicene Creed
1. Doctrine: Nicene Creed
Trinity: Father, Son, Holy Spirit Christ is both divine & human
2. Authoritative Text
BibleOld TestamentNew Testament
St. JeromeSt. Augustine of
Hippo
II. Spread of Christianity, 30-300 CE
Spread of Christianity, 300-600 CE
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