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www.byzantineambassador.com
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| | | | | It would be an error to treat the Christian story as merely the gradual sedimentation of various Greek philosophies narrowing and ossifying the range of interpretations that could be legitimately extrapolated from the actions of a Jewish theanthropos. Such a treatment has a long history and is based mainly on the schadenfreude secular scholarship has gleaned from caricaturing theological resolutions as the products of Roman political theatre, and celebrating the religion practised by Judaeans i | |
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analog-antiquarian.net
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| | | | | [AI summary] This chapter explores the evolution of Christianity from a persecuted faith into a dominant world religion, focusing on the establishment of dogma and the formation of the New Testament canon. Key developments include the Council of Nicea (325 CE), which defined the Nicene Creed and established a unified Christian doctrine, and the role of Athanasius in finalizing the New Testament canon. The chapter also highlights the transition from a spiritual movement to a structured institution with political and intellectual influence, particularly in Alexandria. The text emphasizes how these changes laid the foundation for the Catholic Church and the systematic organization of Christian beliefs and practices. | |
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theimaginativeconservative.org
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| | | | | In the liberal tradition, Adam is described as the one who must toil against a surrounding lack in order to be properly made man. But Genesis undercuts the idea that toil is man's "lot," if by it one means that toil is man's by nature, in the order of Creation, rather than by punishment, in the order of the Fall. (essay by Marc Barnes) | |
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blog.canberradeclaration.org.au
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| | | The Canberra Declaration is taking part in the GO21 global initiative.The goal is to reach one billion people with the message of God's love. | ||