Articles related to "Tertullian"
Eels in Roman Gardens
I expect that many of you will be surprised to learn that the fish which ancient Roman authors mention most often as being kept in fishponds are eels.
eels • pliny the elder • varro • seneca • tertullian
I expect that many of you will be surprised to learn that the fish which ancient Roman authors mention most often as being kept in fishponds are eels.
eels • pliny the elder • varro • seneca • tertullian
What is Jovinianism?
Tertullian said that a heretic is condemned by the very fact of choosing their own doctrine when a Christian only received the Apostolic Teaching.
jovinianism • tertullian • heresy • heresies • heretics
Tertullian said that a heretic is condemned by the very fact of choosing their own doctrine when a Christian only received the Apostolic Teaching.
jovinianism • tertullian • heresy • heresies • heretics
The Globalization of the Economy and the Church
The articles treats on the issue og the Multilateral Agreement on Investment and the Christian point of view on it.
mai • church • society • politics • economy
The articles treats on the issue og the Multilateral Agreement on Investment and the Christian point of view on it.
mai • church • society • politics • economy
Ghosts in Ancient Greece and Rome
Although ancient civilizations believed in magic and ghosts, the emerging Christian tradition differentiated ghosts as demons that disguised themselves as the dead.
ghosts in ancient rome • ghosts in ancient greece • ghosts and the tombs of the dead • ghosts and demons • demonology and ghosts
Although ancient civilizations believed in magic and ghosts, the emerging Christian tradition differentiated ghosts as demons that disguised themselves as the dead.
ghosts in ancient rome • ghosts in ancient greece • ghosts and the tombs of the dead • ghosts and demons • demonology and ghosts
A Medieval Christmas
What was Christmas like in medieval times? Did any of our customs originate then?
medieval christmas • holy days • christmas customs • evergreens • carols
What was Christmas like in medieval times? Did any of our customs originate then?
medieval christmas • holy days • christmas customs • evergreens • carols
Obama and the Notre Dame Controversy
President Obama's address at Notre Dame University, a top tier Catholic institution, will not affect the historic Catholic position of when human life begins.
obama speaks at notre dame • catholic criticism of obama • the catholic church and abortion • abortion in church history • early and late abortions affect penance
President Obama's address at Notre Dame University, a top tier Catholic institution, will not affect the historic Catholic position of when human life begins.
obama speaks at notre dame • catholic criticism of obama • the catholic church and abortion • abortion in church history • early and late abortions affect penance
What Was Monophysitism?
In Catholic teaching before the Reformation, formal heresy involved rebellion against God.
monophysitism • heresy • heresies • heretics • heretical beliefs
In Catholic teaching before the Reformation, formal heresy involved rebellion against God.
monophysitism • heresy • heresies • heretics • heretical beliefs
The Biographers 1/2
Life and works of Cornelius Nepos and Plutarch
bingley • classics • ancient • biographies • roman
Life and works of Cornelius Nepos and Plutarch
bingley • classics • ancient • biographies • roman
That Jesus Christ Was Born a Jew: Part 10, Matthew on Isaiah
Luther discourses on Matthew's interpretation of Isaiah and the birth of Christ. Unfortunately, Luther also gets caught up trying to defend Mary's eternal virginity.
matthew • isaiah • virgin • mary • jesus
Luther discourses on Matthew's interpretation of Isaiah and the birth of Christ. Unfortunately, Luther also gets caught up trying to defend Mary's eternal virginity.
matthew • isaiah • virgin • mary • jesus
What Was Nestorianism?
Nestorianism was a heresy that began in the fifth century. At the time, a heretic in death could only receive absolution by the Pope.
nestorianism • bishop nestorius • heresy • heresies • heretics
Nestorianism was a heresy that began in the fifth century. At the time, a heretic in death could only receive absolution by the Pope.
nestorianism • bishop nestorius • heresy • heresies • heretics
Who is Prince Hall?
Prince Hall (1738 - 1807) was an early civil rights leader in Massachusetts most famous for creating the Black Masonic movement which bears his name.
prince hall • freemasonry • masonic • black • african-american
Prince Hall (1738 - 1807) was an early civil rights leader in Massachusetts most famous for creating the Black Masonic movement which bears his name.
prince hall • freemasonry • masonic • black • african-american
Who Were the Luciferans?
Some heretics had a way of turning Christianity in upon itself in their belief, Luciferans were among these.
luciferans • satanism • lucifer • pantheism • antimoniasm
Some heretics had a way of turning Christianity in upon itself in their belief, Luciferans were among these.
luciferans • satanism • lucifer • pantheism • antimoniasm
East vs. West: Brutality in the Western church
This article explores the role of positive and negative anthropology in the actions of the Eastern Orthodox and Western Catholic churches through time.
eastern orthodox • inquisition • anthropology • augustine
This article explores the role of positive and negative anthropology in the actions of the Eastern Orthodox and Western Catholic churches through time.
eastern orthodox • inquisition • anthropology • augustine
Demon Possession and Psychological Disorders
The late medieval preoccupation with witchcraft led to a redefinition of demonic possession that still affects certain Christian traditions denying psychological answers.
demon possession and psychological disorders • witchcraft and demon possession • demonic possession and ocd • demonic possession and insanity • the reformation and demon possession
The late medieval preoccupation with witchcraft led to a redefinition of demonic possession that still affects certain Christian traditions denying psychological answers.
demon possession and psychological disorders • witchcraft and demon possession • demonic possession and ocd • demonic possession and insanity • the reformation and demon possession
Key Christian Beliefs
The true gospel produces joy and liberty, not moralism or a license to sin; and it's not a balancing act between both extremes.
key christian beliefs • false christian beliefs • christian religious beliefs • legalism • religious and the irreligious
The true gospel produces joy and liberty, not moralism or a license to sin; and it's not a balancing act between both extremes.
key christian beliefs • false christian beliefs • christian religious beliefs • legalism • religious and the irreligious
Sola Scriptura
Tracing the belief differences between Catholics and Protestants to the belief in Sola Scriptura or the Scripture Alone.
sola scriptura • luther sola scriptura fide • sola scriptura - explain • catholics and protestants • differences between catholics and protestants
Tracing the belief differences between Catholics and Protestants to the belief in Sola Scriptura or the Scripture Alone.
sola scriptura • luther sola scriptura fide • sola scriptura - explain • catholics and protestants • differences between catholics and protestants
The Early Church Fathers of the Catholic Church
Christian Tradition begins with the writings of the Early Church Fathers, teachings of those taught directly by the apostles and in a line of succession beyond them.
early church fathers • ante-nicene fathers • nicene fathers • post-nicene fathers • philokalia
Christian Tradition begins with the writings of the Early Church Fathers, teachings of those taught directly by the apostles and in a line of succession beyond them.
early church fathers • ante-nicene fathers • nicene fathers • post-nicene fathers • philokalia
What Was Montanism?
Catholic teaching indicates that God expects believers to submit their understandings to the doctrine of the Church.
montanism • montanus • second coming of christ • heresy • heresies
Catholic teaching indicates that God expects believers to submit their understandings to the doctrine of the Church.
montanism • montanus • second coming of christ • heresy • heresies
Eumenes of Cardia Part 1/2
Eumenes of Cardia nearly beat the Macedonians at their own game after the death of Alexander the Great.
eumenes • cardia • philip • macedon • alexander the great
Eumenes of Cardia nearly beat the Macedonians at their own game after the death of Alexander the Great.
eumenes • cardia • philip • macedon • alexander the great
Persecution: Our Christian Heritage
Persecution and suffering should not seem strange to Christians even in today's modern world; it is our heritage. To consider otherwise is to lose site of our Lord's calling.
Persecution and suffering should not seem strange to Christians even in today's modern world; it is our heritage. To consider otherwise is to lose site of our Lord's calling.
Themistocles. Part 2/2
How Themistocles, the saviour of Greece, ended up serving the Persian king.
themistocles • piraeus • athens • long walls • phalerum
How Themistocles, the saviour of Greece, ended up serving the Persian king.
themistocles • piraeus • athens • long walls • phalerum
Apology (Part 15): Article XII (V), Of Repentance
Melanchthon addresses repentance in this article, what it is and what repentance really means.
apology • augsburg • repentance • sin • grace
Melanchthon addresses repentance in this article, what it is and what repentance really means.
apology • augsburg • repentance • sin • grace
Eumenes of Cardia Part 2/2
Eumenes was a brilliant general but he was betrayed to the enemy by his own men.
eumenes • antigonus • antipater • cappadocia • foot soldiers
Eumenes was a brilliant general but he was betrayed to the enemy by his own men.
eumenes • antigonus • antipater • cappadocia • foot soldiers
Miltiades
A biography of Miltiades, Athenian general of the late 6th and early 5th centuries BC, the commander at the battle of Marathon.
biography • greece • miltiades • cimon • athenians
A biography of Miltiades, Athenian general of the late 6th and early 5th centuries BC, the commander at the battle of Marathon.
biography • greece • miltiades • cimon • athenians
The Lewis and Alice Expedition Through the Looking Glass
a very short introductory article on the myth of Charles Ludwitge Dodgson known as lewis Carroll with links to biographical sites and fulltext verions of Alice
lewis carroll • charles dodgson • alice in wonderland • through the looking glass • children's literature
a very short introductory article on the myth of Charles Ludwitge Dodgson known as lewis Carroll with links to biographical sites and fulltext verions of Alice
lewis carroll • charles dodgson • alice in wonderland • through the looking glass • children's literature
Themistocles. Part 1/2
Themistocles' policies saved Greece when Xerxes and the Persians invaded.
themistocles • athenian • greece • turkey • athenians
Themistocles' policies saved Greece when Xerxes and the Persians invaded.
themistocles • athenian • greece • turkey • athenians
Clergy's Opposition to Jehovah's Witnesses
Jehovah's Witnesses have often been the target of violent mob action and persecution. The case studies are numerous - this article focuses on just three.
jehovah's witnesses and persecution • bible and jehovah's witnesses • nazis and jehovah's witnesses • supreme court cases and jehovah's witnesses • jehovah's witnesses in georgia
Jehovah's Witnesses have often been the target of violent mob action and persecution. The case studies are numerous - this article focuses on just three.
jehovah's witnesses and persecution • bible and jehovah's witnesses • nazis and jehovah's witnesses • supreme court cases and jehovah's witnesses • jehovah's witnesses in georgia
Liturgical Dressing: Color Mine Green
Liturgical dressing. No, its not a Southern (USA) recipe using corn meal. Its a way of making daily choices for clothing. This article concentrates on the wearing of green to remind us of Christian growth.
roman catholic church • liturgy • liturgical colors • clothing • apparel
Liturgical dressing. No, its not a Southern (USA) recipe using corn meal. Its a way of making daily choices for clothing. This article concentrates on the wearing of green to remind us of Christian growth.
roman catholic church • liturgy • liturgical colors • clothing • apparel
Orthodox Christian Iconography
The article explains the iconography of the Orthodox Church.
icons • painting • prayer • transcendence • church
The article explains the iconography of the Orthodox Church.
icons • painting • prayer • transcendence • church
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