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 CE)
C. Persecuted Cult ( 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 Bible Old Testament New Testament St. Jerome St. Augustine of Hippo
II. Spread of Christianity, CE
Spread of Christianity, CE