HIST 101 Lecture 7: Thursday, September 22
Document Summary
Study how christianity becomes wedded to apparatus of the roman state. Importance of late antique theologians towards development of christianity. Investigation of the barbarian foundations of early medieval europe. Rome and judea: pompey conquered jerusalem - 63 b. c. e, roman rule until 135 c. e, jewish revolt in 66-70 c. e, destruction of the second temple - 70 c. e. Arch of titus: arches were erected by roman emperors as a preservation of their legacy, the arch of titus was a commemorative arch for the destruction of the second temple. Religious sensibilities: proliferation of mystery cults, specialized in certain areas, egypt - cult of isis, greece - cult of orpheus, persia - cult of mithras, palestine - cult of christianity. Christianity: older religious traditions formed part of christian foundation, baptism, eternal salvation, death and resurrection of savior gods, consumption of god"s body, theophagy, human family governed by divine father, two fundamental differences from other mystery cults.
