RELS 131 Chapter Notes -Hermeneutics, Purgatory, Latin Rights
4 Dec 2012
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Christianity: 4 bce 0 ce, 27 33 ce, 37-100, 50 - 60, 70 95, 150, 185 254. Life of origen, who supports allegorical interpretation of bible. Nicene creed; council of nicaea affirms divinity of jesus. Life of st. augustine, influential formulator of christian doctrines. Christianity becomes state religion under rule of emperor theodosius. Life of st. benedict and creation of his monastic rule. Middle ages in europe; centralization of papal power. Martin luther posts ninety- five theses; protestantism begins. Life of george fox, english founder of quakers. Life of john wesley, founder of methodist church. Charles darwin"s on the origin of species challenges beliefs in creation of. Pope john paul ii asks forgiveness for sins of the roman catholic church. Boston"s roman catholic bishop resigns in growing scandal over sexual abuse by priests; seven women claim ordination as roman catholic priests. Born as a jew about 2,000 years ago in roman occupied palestine.
