...Finding the Truth: Manichaeism and Augustine Manichaeism was a common religion in the time when Augustine was alive (from 354-430 A.D). The religion was founded by Mani (216-276 A.D.), a Persian philosopher who taught his followers about gnostic based cosmological dualism and self-enlightenment that had certain Christian aspects. Augustine, in pursuit of religion and ultimately meaning in his life, started practicing with the Manichees. Augustine was a susceptible target of the teachings of Manichaeism. A philosophical gnosticism like Manichaeism was so appealing to Augustine because it offered a new found wisdom that was centered around self fulfillment and wisdom, whereas Christianity deterred him because it emphasized humility and self-sacrifice....
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...RTS1100K Fall 2015 Sullivan 10612:30 pm Class Christianity in Context Anna S. Choi, Instructor Phone. 978.8373509 choia@merrimack.edu Texts: Mueller, J.J. Theological Foundations: Concepts and Methods for Understanding Christian Faith. Any Bible Additional online assigned readings indicated on the syllabus below. COURSE SYLLABUS 9/1: Introduction to the Course. Mueller, pgs 17-73 http://www.biblegateway.com/versions/New-International-Version-NIV-Bible/#books Genesis 1-3, 12, 17, 20. Exodus, 1-3, Exodus 15. 20:1-17, Deut 5:6-21, Deut 26, Joshua 1-3, 7, 23. Judges 1-2, , 2 Samuel 7, I Kings 6:1-38, Amos 2, 4:4-8, 5:21-24, 7, 9:13-15. Isaiah 53, Jeremiah 31:31-33, Ecclesiastes 3, Daniel 7:13-14, 12:2. Enuma Elish in Course Documents Epic of Gilgamesh http://www.ancienttexts.org/library/mesopotamian/gilgamesh/ 9/3-9/17: Biblical History and Selections from the Hebrew Bible. 9/22: Test #1. Hebrew Bible and History. 9/24-10/8: New Testament History and Biblical Selections. Mueller: pgs 73-124. Gospel of Mark. John 1:1-18, Acts of the Apostles, TBD, Letter from Paul to the Galatians, Letter from Paul to the Romans. Continued New Testament History, early Christianity. Women in the New Testament period. Mueller, pgs 105-124, 277-296 Council of Nicea, http://www.newadvent.org/fathers/3801.htm Council of Constantinople and Council of Chalcedon http://ancienthistory.about.com/od/monotheisticreligions/g/chalcedoncreed.htm Council of Constantinople, http://www...
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...Augustine’s Theology against Pelagianism by Mark S. Castlebury HISTORY OF CHRISTIANITY I CHHI 520 Professor John M. Landers 09 May 2014 ABSTRACT This paper will examine Augustine’s response to the doctrinal challenges presented in the heresy of Pelagianism concerning grace and original sin. Augustine’s writings against Pelagius serve as our primary source for understanding his response. It is expected to find that Augustine responded in a biblically orthodox manner showing the true nature of man while defending the doctrines of grace and original sin. CONTENTS ABSTRACT ii Pelagianism 1 THE BACKGROUND OF PELAGIUS 2 THE WRITINGS OF PELAGIUS 3 THE TEACHINGS OF PELAGIUS 6 AUGUSTINE 7 AUGUSTINE’S BACKGROUND 7 ORIGINAL SIN 8 TRANSMISSION OF SIN 9 THE GRACE OF GOD 10 CONCLUSION 10 BIBLIOGRAPHY 11 Pelagianism The Heresy of Pelagianism began in the fifth-century and was named after the British monk Pelagius. He is well known even today for his views on original sin and freedom of the will. A definition provided by William Shed in his work Dogmatic Theology states that, “Pelagius affirmed the freedom of the will, which for him meant that a person always has the ability to choose good as well as evil. That is, for Pelagius the power of contrary choice is essential to free moral agency. According to Pelagius, a person is always ‘able to sin and able not to sin’ (posse peccare et posse non peccare). Naturally, such a view of freedom carries implications for the...
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...widespread method of Biblical interpretation used by scholars today?<!--[if !supportLists]--> a. Mystical b. Allegorical c. Historical critical d. Literal | | | | | Question 2: (1 Points) | What was the message of early Christianity?<!--[if !supportLists]--> a. Salvation comes through fast b. Salvation comes through circumcision c. Salvation is by faith d. Salvation is by self punishment | | | | | Question 3: (1 Points) | The New Testament consists of: <!--[if !supportLists]--> a. 4 Gospels, 21 letters, 1 Apocalypse b. 3 Gospels, 1 Acts, 22 Letters, 1 Apocalypse c. 4 Gospels, 1 Acts, 21 Letters, 1 Apocalypse d. 3 Gospels, 2 Acts, 21 Letters | | | | | Question 4: (1 Points) | Which one of these are seen in the Bible as signs of the presence of the Kingdom of God?<!--[if !supportLists]--> a. Gospels b. Parables c. Miracles d. Teachings | | | | | Question 5: (1 Points) | Matthew, Mark and Luke are based on what writing?<!--[if !supportLists]--> a. Pseudepigrapha b. Quelle c. Apocrypha d. John | | | | | | CHRISTIANITY IN THE ROMAN EMPIRE LESSON 2 Question 1: (1 Points) | Christianity was born in what Empire?<!--[if !supportLists]--> a. Babylonian b. Assyrian c. Hellenistic d. Roman | | | | | Question 2: (1 Points) | Which of the following was opposed by the church?<!--[if !supportLists]--> ...
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...Lutheran country where you minister. His ideas are influenced by Augustine, but Augustine was not a Lutheran. Some seem to think he was a Lutheran or a Calvinist, but they deceive themselves. You must, of course, take Paul into account because Augustine worked with Paul's writings. Paul was a source that Augustine used—or better, abused or misused, as you and argue. Students find it impossible to focus on one historical person, such as Augustine, without bringing in later persons who claim Augustinian authority. So I'd like for you to think about this as you move on to CHHI 525. It's been a pleasant having you in class. Blessings, John Landers Research Paper: Submission Rubric Element | Criteria | Points Earned | Points Possible | Comments from Instructor | Introduction | •&νβσπ;Is there a...
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...chapter Sexual Behaviors and Fantasies 9 in this chapter . . . ● Solitary Sex A CLOSER LOOK: St. Augustine and the Historic Christian Outlook on Sex A WORLD OF DIVERSITY: Demographic Factors and Masturbation ● The Lateral-Entry (SideEntry) Position The Rear-Entry Position Anal Intercourse Sexual Fantasies Sexual Fantasies of Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Individuals ● Sex with Others Foreplay Kissing Touching Stimulation of the Breasts Oral–Genital Stimulation A WORLD OF DIVERSITY: Demographic Factors and Oral Sex ● Sexual Behavior and Fantasies— The 3 R’s: Reflect, Recite, and Review Reflect Recite Review ● Sexual Intercourse: Positions and Techniques The Male-Superior (Man-on-Top) Position The Female-Superior (Woman-on-Top) Position ISBN 1-256-42985-6 Human Sexuality in a World of Diversity, Eighth edition, by Spencer A. Rathus, Jeffrey S. Nevid, and Lois Fichner-Rathus. Published by Allyn & Bacon. Copyright © 2011 by Pearson Education, Inc. TRUTH or Which of the following statements are the truth, and which are fiction? Look for the Truth-or-Fiction icons on the pages that follow to find the answers. fiction 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Married people rarely if ever masturbate. European American men are more likely to masturbate than African American men are. T F T F Women who masturbate during adolescence are less likely to find gratification in marital coitus than women who do not. T F Women are more...
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...CATECHISM OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH Table of Contents PROLOGUE I. The life of man - to know and love God nn. 1-3 II. Handing on the Faith: Catechesis nn. 4-10 III. The Aim and Intended Readership of the Catechism nn. 11-12 IV. Structure of this Catechism nn. 13-17 V. Practical Directions for Using this Catechism nn. 18-22 VI. Necessary Adaptations nn. 23-25 PART ONE: THE PROFESSION OF FAITH SECTION ONE "I BELIEVE" - "WE BELIEVE" n. 26 CHAPTER ONE MAN'S CAPACITY FOR GOD nn. 27-49 I. The Desire for God nn. 27-30 II. Ways of Coming to Know God nn. 31-35 III. The Knowledge of God According to the Church nn. 36-38 IV. How Can We Speak about God? nn.39-43 IN BRIEF nn. 44-49 CHAPTER TWO GOD COMES TO MEET MAN n. 50 Article 1 THE REVELATION OF GOD I. God Reveals His "Plan of Loving Goodness" nn. 51-53 II. The Stages of Revelation nn. 54-64 III. Christ Jesus -- "Mediator and Fullness of All Revelation" nn. 6567 IN BRIEF nn. 68-73 Article 2 THE TRANSMISSION OF DIVINE REVELATION n. 74 I. The Apostolic Tradition nn.75-79 II. The Relationship Between Tradition and Sacred Scripture nn. 80-83 III. The Interpretation of the Heritage of Faith nn. 84-95 IN BRIEF nn. 96-100 Article 3 SACRED SCRIPTURE I. Christ - The Unique Word of Sacred Scripture nn. 101-104 II. Inspiration and Truth of Sacred Scripture nn. 105-108 III. The Holy Spirit, Interpreter of Scripture nn. 109-119 IV. The Canon of Scripture nn. 120-130 V. Sacred Scripture in the Life of the Church nn. 131-133 IN BRIEF nn...
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