The Rise of the Papacy
The Rise of the Papacy
Barry Blankenship
CHHI 301 - History of the Christian Church I
Professor – Dr. Jeffrey S. Mayfield
February 20, 2012
The Fall of A Great Empire and the Rise of the Papacy
Before the fall of the Roman Empire you must stop and look at the power that was held within the millions of miles of land, building, people, cities, kings, and customs. The Roman Empire was not known for being just another city or empire but it was known for its strength, power and victories in the times of conflict and wars. The roman empire was built up to what it was right up until the fall by powerful kings and rulers who never imagined that the once untouchable empire would one day fall but not everyone had that same mind set of the great empire according to Katell Berthelot in their writings in the Journal for the Study of Judaism they wrote that, Philo’s perception of Rome is less positive than has generally been argued. Although Philo appreciated the pax romana and the religious freedom generally enjoyed by Jews in the Roman Empire, he was nevertheless critical of Rome. In particular, he rejected the idea that the Roman Empire was the outcome of divine providence and would last forever. He opposed the spiritual kingship of Israel to the worldly and transitory dominion of Rome. Moreover, he expected Roman rule to fade away in the end, and Israel to blossom as no other nation ever had in the past. Even though the great Roman Empire did eventually fall you must stop and see it for what it was and the vastness of its content and glory.
The Roman Catholic Church has a great history that is tied into the life of some of the greatest prophets, preachers, speakers and evangelist. The church was set aside from other churches and religions due to its emphases on meditating salvations according to Walter A. Elwell in his book Evangelical Dictionary of Theology; The most distinctive characteristics of Roman Catholicism has always been its theology of the church
Barry Blankenship
CHHI 301 - History of the Christian Church I
Professor – Dr. Jeffrey S. Mayfield
February 20, 2012
The Fall of A Great Empire and the Rise of the Papacy
Before the fall of the Roman Empire you must stop and look at the power that was held within the millions of miles of land, building, people, cities, kings, and customs. The Roman Empire was not known for being just another city or empire but it was known for its strength, power and victories in the times of conflict and wars. The roman empire was built up to what it was right up until the fall by powerful kings and rulers who never imagined that the once untouchable empire would one day fall but not everyone had that same mind set of the great empire according to Katell Berthelot in their writings in the Journal for the Study of Judaism they wrote that, Philo’s perception of Rome is less positive than has generally been argued. Although Philo appreciated the pax romana and the religious freedom generally enjoyed by Jews in the Roman Empire, he was nevertheless critical of Rome. In particular, he rejected the idea that the Roman Empire was the outcome of divine providence and would last forever. He opposed the spiritual kingship of Israel to the worldly and transitory dominion of Rome. Moreover, he expected Roman rule to fade away in the end, and Israel to blossom as no other nation ever had in the past. Even though the great Roman Empire did eventually fall you must stop and see it for what it was and the vastness of its content and glory.
The Roman Catholic Church has a great history that is tied into the life of some of the greatest prophets, preachers, speakers and evangelist. The church was set aside from other churches and religions due to its emphases on meditating salvations according to Walter A. Elwell in his book Evangelical Dictionary of Theology; The most distinctive characteristics of Roman Catholicism has always been its theology of the church
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