Early Christianity
25 points
Read:
Early Christianity, an Introduction
Who (be specific) was the Apostle Paul? What did he do to spread Christianity beyond the
Christian Communities of Palestine?
Apostle Paul was the one who pread Christianity to the Greek and Roman cities of the ancient
Mediterranean world. He was able to spread Christianity by teaching its beliefs and secretly talking
about it to those who were associated with the religiose belief then.
What was the significant Role of the Roman Emperor Constantine?
The significant role of the Roman Emperor Constantine is that he accepted Christianity and became its
patron at the beginning of the fourth century
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How was the art and architecture of Early Christianity affected by the two above individuals and
their actions? Provide two examples and be very detailed.
The art and architecture of Early Christianity were significantly influenced by Apostle Paul's
missionary journeys, which introduced the faith to diverse cultural contexts, leading to the synthesis of
local artistic traditions with Christian themes, and by Emperor Constantine's patronage and
legalization of Christianity, resulting in the construction of prominent Christian buildings and the
development of Christian iconography and symbolism.
Read
Early Christian Art
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What is polytheism? Monotheism?
Polytheism is the belief in and worship of multiple gods or deities. Monotheism, is the belief in a single,
supreme, and all-powerful deity
What is a ‘mystery cult’? “
The
mystery religions appealed to the participant’s concerns for personal
salvation. The mystery cults focused on a central mystery that would only be known by those who had
become initiated into the teachings of the cult”.
