1. Chapter 8 : Lesson 2
Do now: what was constantine’s greatest contribution to christianity? Why?

2. Chapter 8 – Lesson 2
The Church relies on the word of God. Testament: another word for covenant ~Old Testament is accepted as part of the Christian Bible ~46 Old Testament books that are still used today ~recalls God’s relationship with people of Israel

3. Chapter 8 – Lesson 2
Entire Bible is a collection of books about God’s covenant.
Old Covenant : an agreement that God made with the people of Israel
New Covenant: agreement brought to fulfillment in Jesus; New Testament – a collection of 27 books
Canon: official list
Early Christians compiled 1st written list of New Testament books.
Saint Athanasius, Bishop of Alexandria, Egypt wrote the first list of the New Testament books.

4. Chapter 8 – Lesson 2
Example: Book of Revelation ~ written to give hope to early Christians facing persecution; encourages all Christians not to lose hope in God’s goodness.