Christian Apologists Develop Concept of Theology
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- Series: Great Events from History: The Ancient World, Prehistory-476
- Categories: Religion, Ethics
- Subcategories: Christianity, Christians, Churches, Theology, Theologians, Saints, Prophets
- Curriculum: Italian History, Ancient History
- Geographical Location: Italy, Asia Minor
- Date: 200
Article abstract: Christian apologists developed a concept of theology, providing the young Christian Church with a solid core of durable beliefs about humans and their relationship to God.
Summary of Event
Christian theology begins with Saint Paul’s trip around 49 c.e. from Antioch to Jerusalem to meet with the surviving followers of Jesus, the founder of Christianity. According to the Acts of the Apostles, this conference, or the Council of Jerusalem, came about because of the insistence of James, Jesus’ brother, and others of the Jerusalem church...
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