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The Christianization of Rome

The Christianization of Rome. Shrine at Luxor. Christian shrine in Lullingstone villa . Lararium : shrine to household gods. Pagan or Christian?. Church Structure by 400. Four Patriarchs Rome ( Papa ) Antioch Constantinople Alexandria Bishops: Metropolitan (Archbishops)

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The Christianization of Rome

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  1. The Christianization of Rome Shrine at Luxor

  2. Christian shrine in Lullingstone villa Lararium: shrine to household gods

  3. Pagan or Christian?

  4. Church Structure by 400 • Four Patriarchs • Rome (Papa) • Antioch • Constantinople • Alexandria • Bishops: • Metropolitan (Archbishops) • Diocesan (in provinces) • Councils • Regional • Ecumenical • Mirrored the organization of the Roman state

  5. What are some of the major heresies, and what did their adherents believe? • Donatists • Pelagians • Arians • Monophysites • What issues were dominant in the west? In the east?

  6. What role did ascetics play in society, and why?

  7. Public and Private Life • How was the emperor regarded? • How was the family organized? What is the meaning of the term paterfamilias? • What rights did women have, and what were the limits on those rights? • What challenges did Roman men face in living up to their society’s construction of masculinity?

  8. Augustine and St. Antony • How does each of these authors regard the importance of family life and ties, in their respective discussions of the pursuit of the heavenly life? • What do you think of St. Antony’s treatment of his sister? • What are the ways in which St. Antony is tempted? What role does sensuality play in the demon's attempt to divert him from his purpose?

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