Zizka rose to fame and prominence during the Hussite Wars. The Hussites were a humanist movement created by the famous theologian Jan Hus. Despite predominately being a religious movement the Protestant Reformation was fueled by socio-economic issues such as the Hussite Wars. The first successful revolt against the Roman Catholic Church were the Hussite Wars, a 100 years before the 95 theses. These wars began when the Catholic Church executed the leader of the Hussites Jan Hus in 1415.
WORLDVIEW/RELIGION ANALYSIS PAPER Mike Michaels APOL 500 May 10, 2012 Introduction There are many ‘Worldviews’ regarding religion. The topic of this paper will discuss the Worldview known as Islam. Islam claims to be the only true religion, bringing the purest message of Allah and could have succeeded. This paper will contain a summary of Islam, a critique, a plan as to how Christians can share the gospel and a conclusion. Summary of the Worldview of Islam Islam, to surrender, is a worldview religion founded by Abu al-Qasim Muhammad ibn ‘Abd Allah ibn “Abd al Muttalib ibn Hashim; or more commonly known, Muhammad.
As Wand believed, “This battle marks an epoch, for it helped to make the first Christian Empire and so affected the history of European civilisation down to the present time”. After their joint edict of toleration to all citizen AD313, Licinius began a renewal of persecution against Christians in AD319 believing their loyalty lay with Constantine. A final conflict ensued in AD324 in which Constantine was victorious and assumed as the sole emperor of the Roman Empire until his death in May AD337. After the Battle of the Mivilian Bridge, the Edict of Milan was expanded to include the East where according to Wand, “Christians were far more numerous” in which religious toleration to all, especially Christians was noted. It is a possibility that Contantine had Christian family members with his half sister being called Anastasia, meaning resurrection and he would have encountered Christians within Diocletian's courts.
1. Which was a major result of the Protestant Reformation? a) new Christian denominations emerged b) religious teachings were no longer allowed in the universities c) the Crusades were organized d) the power of the Pope was strengthened 2. Martin Luther’s Ninety-Five Theses were a call for a) religious revolt against the German princes b) reforms within the Roman Catholic Church c) greater papal authority d) Crusades to spread Christianity 3. Who did Luther think had too much power? a) the King b) the Nobles c) the Pope d) the Knights 4.
Magna Carta (Summary) The Magna Carta was written over 800 years ago in England. It was written due to defeats with the French. It was the first document that stated that men are free individuals. It states that it is up to us as to what we do with our lives unless the law states otherwise, such a murder. The Magna Carta explains the role of the government and what you can expect from them.
Christianity in the Roman Empire The rise of Christianity throughout the Roman Empire is one of the main contributing factors to its destruction circa 500 C.E. The teachings and morals portrayed in the letters of Paul of Tarsus (135-136) contradicted the Roman culture by preaching to follow the laws set forth by Christ rather than those set forth by the Roman Senate (136). The difference in belief caused tension between the Roman government and its citizens as more and more converted to Christianity and rebelled against Roman persecution. Paul of Tarsus was a very influential character in the story of Christianity. Thirteen letters are attributed to him in the writings that came to comprise the New Testament (134).
He splits the empire into two halves and implements the rule of tetrarchy. He intended to strengthen the empire but inadvertently sets the stage for the Western empires fall. Emperor’s Gratian and Theodosius further divide the Eastern and Western empires by focusing their reigns around Christianity and the persecution pagans.
It has been described as a ‘subtle and skilful proclamation of the gospel’. The speech was a defence of the charges brought against Stephen as he was accused of blaspheming against Moses and God, by saying that ‘Jesus of Nazareth will destroy this place and change the customs Moses handed down to us’. This was no surprise as the temple in Jerusalem and the customs of Moses were exceedingly precious to the Jews. Eventually, the Jews would come to form a minority within Christianity, Gentiles would predominate. Jewish rituals and customs would be abandoned and Christianity would become a ‘religion’ in its own right.
D. McClatchy’s “Jihad” is a poem showing different facets of the Islamic religion in relation to what the Koran calls Jihad. The poem clearly references the Muslim faith, yet the same principle could apply to other religions or traditions. The poem seems to show the violence and bloodshed which the passages over the Jihad in the Koran are calling for. The relationship this religion seems to call for is one of great sacrifice. Salman Rushdie’s “Imagine There’s No Heaven” is a letter to the six billionth person to be born on the planet, asking for it to consider its religious options.
The Dome of the Rock was built from 685-691 AD by Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan, who was a caliph. He built it in Jerusalem. It is a shrine for Muslims, and he wanted it to be a symbol for Jews and Christians to accept Islam. For the Jews, it was from its location, and for the Christians, it was the interior design. It is one of the oldest Islamic monument that has survived throughout many time periods.