CSTU 101-QUiz 4-Chp 12 well answered already passed

CSTU 101-QUiz 4-Chp 12Rise of Christianity - correct answer story of the rise of Christianity is inseparable from the story of the Roman Empire. beginning of persecution (sporadic periods of persecution) - correct answer ~as Christianity grew and flourished and as Christians gave expression to its values in their lives, that the differences became unavoidably clear to the Roman authorities. ~It was then that Christians began to be seen as a threat by the Romans and were persecuted. Why did Christianity grow so rapidly within the Roman Empire? - correct answer ~The first is the witness to the resurrection, which is one of the great themes of Acts. ~The second reason that Acts gives us is the power of the Holy Spirit. E. R. Dodds book called "Pagan and Christian in an Age of Anxiety" - correct answer offers one of the best secular, historical explanations of the rise of Christianity. 3 main reasons to explain the rise of Christianity (E.R Dodds) - correct answer 1) *the exclusiveness of the Christian faith* (has an exclusive message-there is no other name under heaven by which we must be saved) 2) *the inclusiveness of the Christianity* (message of the gospel was inclusive for all. All could receive salvation in Christ.) 3) *the other-worldliness of Christianity* (The otherworldliness of Christianity directly challenged the materialism of the Romans) Early Christianity art - correct answer When you see a boat or ship in art of this context, it is symbolizing the church. ~fish=the symbol of the Christian Faith -cross in middle of ship=The church is to be defined by, and around, the most significant element in the gospel.