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The Challenges of the Church in History
Read pages 114-118 in the textbook and answer the following questions:
1.
What are the three periods of Christian history?
The Period of Jewish Christianity (AD 30–130)
: This period marks the beginning of the
Church among the Jewish people, with Jerusalem as the epicenter. The key highlights
include:
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The Church's roots in Jewish communities.
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The disciples' missionary journeys focused initially on Jews in the Mediterranean
region.
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Early enthusiasm and joy in the Church, characterized by a communal lifestyle and
sharing of possessions.
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Challenges such as conflicts within the Church, issues of inequality and moral
dilemmas.
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The Church's grappling with the inclusion of sinners and its role as a community
for all, not just the perfect.
2.
Briefly (in 5-6 points only) highlight the main points associated with
each period
of Christian history (do
not
include the information in period 2 contained under the italicized headings).
Greek and European Christian History, AD 50–1964, The Church underwent tremendous
changes during this time as Greek and Roman cultural influences replaced Jewish ones.
Among the primary points are:
the emergence of Greco-Roman influences and the collapse of Jewish Christianity.
Theological and ethical issues brought up by interactions with the Greek and Roman
worlds.
the growth of the Church into the Greek and Roman cultures, posing fresh problems and
queries.
Europe's hegemony in matters pertaining to the Church, encompassing the
consequences of the Roman Empire's conversion to Christianity.
discussions on morality and power, including how the Church interacts with the state and
its place in politics.
3.
What, specifically, have popes such as Pope Paul VI and Pope John Paul II done to acknowledge that the
holy Church is also a Church of sinners?
The Christian World Period (1960–present): The globalization and diversity of the Church
characterize this modern era. Important elements consist of:
the shift to a more international and culturally varied Church.
attempts to transcend a Eurocentric perspective and to embrace a range of cultural
manifestations.
The role of the Church in tackling modernity's problems, including social fairness, moral
complexity, and cultural variety.
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