A Map and a Scene

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A Map and a Scene Intro to 2130

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A Map and a Scene. Intro to 2130. Spread of Christianity. Rapid diffusion – how so? Big 3 (first 4 centuries) Alexandria; Antioch; Constantinople Constantine 312 – victory 337 – baptized Limes; edges Varieties Greek; Coptic; Syriac ; Latin. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Page 1: A Map and a Scene

A Map and a SceneIntro to 2130

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Spread of Christianity

Rapid diffusion – how so?

Big 3 (first 4 centuries) Alexandria; Antioch;

Constantinople Constantine

312 – victory 337 – baptized

Limes; edges

Varieties Greek; Coptic; Syriac; Latin

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An Event – Killing of George of Cappadocia in Alexandria

Born in Asia minor; Prominence as military contractor

Takes Holy orders in Constantinople; tutors emperor’s family

Sent to Alexandria to replace Athanansius; has trouble; expelled

Attends Councils – great debates over nature of divinity/person of Christ

Sent back to Alexandria after councils deem views acceptable

Constantinus II dies; days later, riots in Alexandria

Arianism – Jesus Son of God; but not God

Point: complexity of scene; gravity of religious views and practices (cf. economics today)