A chronology of world Christianity. This Chronology of World Christianity may be seen as adiary,a listing of events in Christianity all over the world,year by year,month by month and sometimes day by day,from the time of Jesus to the present. The strength of a chronology over a history is that it can set side by side events taking place in different parts of the world.
What is the early history of Christianity?
Early Christianity is generally reckoned by church historians to begin with the ministry of Jesus ( c. 27–30) and end with the First Council of Nicaea (325). It is typically divided into two periods: the Apostolic Age ( c. 30–100, when the first apostles were still alive) and the Ante-Nicene Period ( c. 100–325).
What is the hierarchy of Christianity?
The hierarchy of the Roman Catholic Church consists of its bishops, priests, and deacons. [1] [2] In the ecclesiological sense of the term, hierarchy strictly means the holy ordering of the Church, the Body of Christ, so to respect the diversity of gifts and ministries necessary for genuine unity ( 1 Cor 12 ).
What is the date of origin of Christianity?
There is the Beginning of Christianity: in the Garden of Eden, 6,000 years ago. Christianity was the very FIRST religion. Every other subsequent religion has been a counterfeit of Christianity – a Johnny-come-lately – including Judaism. The Old Testament Israelites were not “Jews.” They were Israelites, but of no specific ethnic origin.
Why is it important to be familiar with church history?
Studying church history helps us to stop false teaching in its tracks. For instance, if your pastor begins to teach that Jesus is inferior to the Father, of a different substance to him – and if you’re familiar with church history – you won’t believe him for one second.
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This volume covers the breadth of Christian history and thought from the birth of Jesus Christ in approximately 6 B.C.E. to mid-2007. Bowden, a theologian and award-winning author, editor, and translator, chose a unique year-by-year format organized in chapters by century, with people, places, and events arranged chronologically.
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Editor of Oxford’s Encyclopedia of Christianity (2005), Bowden is no stranger to significant reference works. His latest is a guide to Christian chronology, beginning with the birth of Jesus and ending with the death of Jerry Falwell. In between are 20 centuries of significant dates from both secular and religious sectors.
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There are very few books which deliver as well and clearly the history of Christianity as this volume. It is a must for any collection of history and religious books.
What did Saint Ninian bring to Scotland?
Saint Ninian brings Christianity to Scotland, rise of literacy and written history. Completion of Orosius ‘ famous work Seven Books of History Against the Pagans. Fourth Ecumenical Council takes place in Chalcedon, determining that Jesus Christ had two distinct natures and wills, perfectly united.
How many Christians were martyred at Gortyn?
10 Christians are famously martyred at Gortyn in a wild animal hunt.
What religion does Armenia follow?
Armenia adopts Christianity as the state religion .
Where did Paul the Apostle go on his missionary journeys?
Paul the Apostle goes on missionary journeys across Asia Minor, Greece, and Rome .
Which city was captured by Rome?
The city of Jerusalem is besieged and captured by Rome; the Second Temple destroyed.
Is the Pantheon a Christian church?
The Pantheon in Rome is converted into a Christian church.
Who was Nat Turner?
Life of Nat Turner (Baptist), Virginia slave revolt leader Life of Brigham Young, leader of majority Utah branch of Mormons after death of Joseph Smith Life of Charles Colcock Jones (Presbyterian), interdenominational missionary to USA slaves Life of Joseph Smith, founder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormons) Life of Samuel Wilberforce, Anglican bishop and advocate of British "mission civilisatrice" Life of William Lloyd Garrison, founder of U.S. Anti-Slavery Society Life of Wilhelm Weitling, evangelical advocate of class war, founder of League of the Just Founding of Christian Association of Washington County (PA) by Alexander Campbell, to evolve into Disciples of Christ American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions first mission to Africa Life of Richard Wagner, German nationalist composer, promoter of myths of Aryan superiority & neo-paganism Life of Henry Ward Beecher, famed American Congregationalist preacher 1813 1818 1820 1820± 1821 1826 1828
Who was the founder of Methodism?
Decree of Toleration (Peter) in Russia 1758 Life of John Edwards, Congregational cleric & Methodist evangelist to USA; helped stimulate the "Great Awakening" 1764 Life of Gilbert Tenant (Presbyterian) supporter of "Great Awakening," arguing that all who are called could preach 1791 John Wesley, founder of Methodism 1790 Life of Benjamin Franklin, American statesman and deist 1788 Life of Charles Wesley, brother of John and co-founder of Methodism; author of many hymns 1713 Episodes of Maya talking crosses and other syncretistic phenomena Apparition of the Virgin to Maya Dominica López Apparition of the Virtin to María de la Candelaria at Cancuc, Yucatán Dominica López executed for heresy Virgin movement of Cancuc, Yucatán, under Sebastián Gómez, rejecting Spanish church in Mexico 1770 Life of George Whitfield, British Methodist evangelist in USA, collaborator of John Edwards in the Great Awakening 1730± Reforms of Peter the Great diffuse Russian church power; reform 1804 1741 1796 1826 1784 1809 1764 calendar Russian missions centralized by Peter the Great Life of Immanuel Kant, philosopher who equated religion with morality; condemned Judaism as mere ritualism Vitus Bering explores Alaska for Russia Life of Catherine the Great of Russia Life of John Adams, American statesman and deist Mother Anne Lee, founder of Shakers (celibate communalists) Life of Thomas Paine, American statesman and deist Russian Agency of Covert Affairs under Dmitrii Sechenov assaults non-Christian religions 1750± First Great Awakening of revivalism in USA 1815 1826 1836 Life of John Murray, Methodist founder of American Universalists, believing in the salvation of all humans Life of Thomas Jefferson, American statesman and deist Life of James Madison, American statesman and deist 1764 1767 1767±
Who was the Puritan missionary who was banished to Rhode Island for advocating church-state separation?
Life of Roger Williams (Puritan), banished to Rhode Island for advocating church-state separation Life of John Eliot, Puritan missionary to Massachusetts Indians Life of Archbishop Nikon, Russian patriarch (1652-66), who sought to return Russian ritual practice to Greek original Assassination of Henry IV; persecution of Huguenots resumed under Cardinal Richelieu Guamán Poma’s "Talking Book" sent to Philip III in Spain complaining of Spanish treatment of Peruvians Synod of Dort; Calvinist doctrine of election clarified and Arminian Remonstrants condemned; Puritans free converted slaves Life of Archpriest Avvakum, Old Believer; condemned as heretic in 1667, burned for heresy Life of George Fox, founder of the Society of Friends (Quakers) based on direct encounter with God Westminster Confessor adopted by Presbyterians Islamic missionizing becomes capital crime in Russia Orthodox reforms of Nikon Reforms of Archbishop Nikon of Moscow offend Old Believers Society of Friends (Quakers) founded by George Fox 1672 1662 1662 1656 1725
Who was Heinrich Bullinger?
Life of Heinrich Bullinger, iconoclastic follower and successor of Zwingli in Zurich Luther studies theology in Augustinian seminary; ordained as priest Life of Francis Xavier, Jesuit missionary to Asia Life of John Calvin (Jean Cauvin), major Protestant reformer, headquartered in Geneva; founder of Reformed movement Elder Philotheus (Russia) explains failure of world to end in 1492; end date declared unknowable Spanish conquest of the Americas Fifth Lateran Council; Giles of Viterbo argues for personal transformation, not changing the church Life of Teresa of Ávila, mystic; founder of Carmelite Reform; made Doctor of the Church in 1970 1516
Who was the defender of icons and sacred objects?
Leontius of Neapolis, defender of icons and sacred objects Persians capture and sack Jerusalem Heraclius recaptures Jerusalem from Persians Arabs capture Jerusalem, Antioch, Alexandria; Jews permitted to return to Jerusalem Jerusalem capture by Muslims Maximus of Turin exiled Life of the Venerable Bede, historian of Christianity in England ("Venerable" was a priestly title at the time.) Life of John of Damascus, who saw Islam as a Christian heresy Life of John of Damascus, advocate of icons, critic of excessive Marianism; viewed Islam as Christian heresy Sixth Ecumenical Council at Constantinople
Who was the founder of the Syrian monasteries?
Jacob Bradeus of Nisibis, founder of Syrian monasteries Birth of St. Columba, founder of Scottish and Irish monasteries Reign of Justinian Building of Hagia Sophia in Constantinople 540± 604
Who was the first martyr?
Life of Paul Judas of Galilee argues against paying taxes to Rome Stephen stoned to death, the first martyr (sometimes called proto-martyr) at Jerusalem gate under gaze of pre-conversion Paul Life of Josephus, author of History of the Jewish War Paul discusses circumcision with Jerusalem church Gospel of Q composed Gospel of Thomas composed Apostle Thomas arrives on Malabar coast and forms churches Paul’s letter to Galatians composed Reign of Nero Life of Tacitus, Roman historian James, brother of Jesus, executed by stoning Great Fire in Nero’s Rome blamed on Christians Apostle Paul executed in Rome Nero begins persecution of Christians; Peter crucified in Rome Jewish War (rebellion of Zealots against Rome) Life of Polycarp, bishop of Smyrna, burned alive (pp. 77-78); famed as one of earliest well documented martyrs Pharisees finally emerge as dominant in Palestinian Judaism Temple Destroyed Gospel of Mark composed Last Zealots perish at Masada Reign of Titus Gospels of Matthew & Luke composed Life of Basilides, major founder of Alexandrian Gnosticism 85± 160