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Imperial Christianity

This overview explores the evolution of Christianity from Emperor Constantine's reign (306-337) through pivotal events such as the Battle of Milvian Bridge (312) and the Council of Nicea (325). Key theological debates, including the nature of the Trinity, the confrontation of Arianism, and the Christological disputes leading up to the Council of Chalcedon (451), are examined. We delve into the schisms between Eastern and Western Christianity, the papacy's role, and the impact of theological figures like Symeon the New Theologian on the faith's development.

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Imperial Christianity

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  1. Imperial Christianity • Constantine (emperor 306-37) • Battle of Milvian Bridge (312) • Chi-Rho

  2. Constantine’s Empire

  3. Trinity • Heresy and Orthodoxy • Trinity/Trinitarian • Father, Son, Holy Spirit • Main Issues: • Monotheism • Jesus = God

  4. Trinity • Arius (250-336); Arianism • Council of Nicea: 325 • homoousias / homoiousias • 3 hypostases in 1 ousia

  5. Christology • Two separate persons, one divine and one human • Nestorius (d. 451); Nestorians • One person, one nature, both divine • Monophysites; Jacobites • Jacob Baradeus (500-78) • One person, two natures • Council of Chalcedon (451) • Chalcedonian

  6. Christianity East & West

  7. Eastern Roman Empire

  8. Eastern Christianity • Eastern Orthodox & Roman Catholic • 1054 • The Pope, Papacy • Filioque • Symeon the New Theologian (949-1022) • Cyril (826-69) & the Slavs • Russia - 988

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