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20 Cards in this Set
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Who was Polycarp?
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A second century Christian Bishop of shmerna
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How was Polycarp martyred?
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He was bound and burned at the stake, then stabbed when the fire failed to touch him.
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List 3 activities that led to the view of Christians being subversive and dangerous.
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Military Service, festivals, and athletic contests.
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Phaeisee
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group were strict followers of the law; frequently questioned Jesus
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Sagisees
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elite people; did not believe in resurrection of the dead . Had power because they had money.
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Esines
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Monastic community; thought Jewish society was corrupt; withdrew and made their own commune.
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Zellets
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Jew revolutionaries
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Grace
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Mercy that was just given, not earned
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Faith
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Believing without seeing
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Canon
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Bible; Holy Scriptures
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Why was Christianity so attractive to converts?
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Christianity recognized and responded to basic human need. Many features were similar to popularized teachings.
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Why was Polycorp martyred
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He was said to be guilty for subversion.
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Cyprian
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most influential Christian thinkers in the West
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Contract Vs. Covenant
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-Contract has terms and conditions that allow you to opp out.
-Covenant is a promise that is kept no matter what. |
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Christology
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The study of Christ
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What was the name before Christians ?
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Followers of the way
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Apostle
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One who is sent
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Confessors
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People who boldly proclaimed their faith
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Who were the "5 good emperors
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Nerva, Trajan, Hadrian, Antoninus, Pius, Marcus Aurelius
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What was the Crisis of the 3rd century?
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devaluation of the currency
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