The Good Shepherd, Catacomb of Domitilla The Christian Movement in the Second Century: Internal Developments The Good Shepherd, Catacomb of Domitilla

The Christian Movement in the Second Century: Internal Developments Characteristics of the Movement

Orant figure from Priscilla Catacomb The Christian Movement in the Second Century: Internal Developments Characteristics of the Movement A. Worship Orant figure from Priscilla Catacomb

The Eucharist was central to early Christian worship and often pictured in catacomb frescoes. Eucharistic fish and bread Catacomb of St. Callixtus, Rome

Agape Feast Catacomb of Saints Marcellinus and Peter

The Christian Movement in the Second Century: Internal Developments Characteristics of the Movement A. Worship B. Organization

Portrayal of Women, common in catacomb art

The Christian Movement in the Second Century: Internal Developments Characteristics of the Movement A. Worship B. Organization 1. Monepiscopate

The Christian Movement in the Second Century: Internal Developments Characteristics of the Movement A. Worship B. Organization 1. Monepiscopate II. Christianity Faces Society: The Rise of Apologists

The Christian Movement in the Second Century: Internal Developments Characteristics of the Movement A. Worship B. Organization 1. Monepiscopate II. Christianity Faces Society: The Rise of Apologists A. Reasons for Writing

The Christian Movement in the Second Century: Internal Developments Characteristics of the Movement A. Worship B. Organization 1. Monepiscopate II. Christianity Faces Society: The Rise of Apologists A. Reasons for Writing B. 3 Parts to an Apology:

The Christian Movement in the Second Century: Internal Developments Characteristics of the Movement A. Worship B. Organization 1. Monepiscopate II. Christianity Faces Society: The Rise of Apologists A. Reasons for Writing B. 3 Parts to an Apology: 1. refutation of specific charges

The Christian Movement in the Second Century: Internal Developments Characteristics of the Movement A. Worship B. Organization 1. Monepiscopate II. Christianity Faces Society: The Rise of Apologists A. Reasons for Writing B. 3 Parts to an Apology: 1. refutation of specific charges 2. attack on certain pagan beliefs and practices

The Christian Movement in the Second Century: Internal Developments Characteristics of the Movement A. Worship B. Organization 1. Monepiscopate II. Christianity Faces Society: The Rise of Apologists A. Reasons for Writing B. 3 Parts to an Apology: 1. refutation of specific charges 2. attack on certain pagan beliefs and practices 3. affirmation of superiority of Christianity over paganism