PDF-MARTYRDOM IN CHRISTIANITY AND ISLAM

Westminster University Harrow 030408 I Introduction Are there ideas worth dying for Do you convictions worth it to you to make the ultimate sacrifice Martin Luther King once said A man who won. Persecution of Christians. Questions to be addressed in this chapter. Why were Christians persecuted in the early centuries after Christ?. How did Christians understand martyrdom?. How did the doctrine of the Church develop in response to the problem of apostasy?. Empire . : The Case of . Vibia. Perpetua. Molly . Mazuk. Advisor: Dr. David . Finkelman. St. Mary’s Project. Overview. Literature Review. Review of past research. In-depth psychological examination of Christian martyrs. th. Pope. Martyrdom in Christianity. Monasticism (Sts. Antonius & Pula). Church History-3d. Century. 1. St. Peter the Seal of Martyrs. 17. th. Pope of Alexandria. 2. St. Peter the Seal of Martyrs. Persecution of Christians. Questions to be addressed in this chapter. Why were Christians persecuted in the early centuries after Christ?. How did Christians understand martyrdom?. How did the doctrine of the Church develop in response to the problem of apostasy?. Religious Studies. Middle East Studies. Humanities . 70A. Home of the Western Religions. The Influential Ancients. Egypt. Mesopotamia. Zoroastrians (Iran). Greek and Roman Paganism. Greek Philosophy. Judea becomes Roman province in 6 A.D., mostly Jews who held tightly to their religious beliefs and laws. Thought Roman rule would corrupt their religion. . Christian Founders. Jesus. : Jewish prophet who traveled and preached throughout Judea. Focused mostly on unconditional love and worship of God.. Quiz Feedback. Religions Independent Work. Reflection- Ticket out the door. Religions of Europe Map (in color). Use the map link below to complete the Religions of Europe Activity.. No TALKING. All independent work.. A movement, A Man, and The Entire Change of Western Civilization. Judaism in the Roman Empire. By 6 AD the area of Judaea (the lands of the old Jewish kingdom of Judah) had fallen under Roman control. . ~. Lesson 22. Student Readings:. • Doctrine and Covenants 135:1–7; 136:36–39.. • Thomas S. Monson, “The Prophet Joseph Smith: Teacher by Example,” . Ensign,. Nov. 2005.. Influences that brought about the death of the Prophet:. Women . Slaves. Poor. Christian Community. "In a corner at the entrance to the house was a huge cupboard with a small built-in shrine. Inside the shrine were the silver statuettes of the household gods, a Venus in marble and a golden casket.". , 1844. Doctrine & Covenants: 5 & 6. . . Doctrine & Covenants 5:22 and 6:29-30. The Lord hinted at martyrdom in both of these sections. . Hyrum Smith would take Oliver’s place. . Oliver should have gone with Joseph sealing his exaltation, but it was Hyrum who replaced him.. Article: Religion and State: Buddhism, Christianity, and Islam. Authors: Candice Goucher, Charles LeGuin, and Linda Walton. Source: In the Balance: Themes in World History (Boston: McGraw-Hill, 1998) . Who began the religion?. Christianity was spread first by the Apostles, especially Peter and Paul. Where did the religion begin?. Offshoot of Judaism. First Century. Palestine. Christianity Contd.. What are the key writings of the religion?. Coptic Cultural Trauma Between Martyrdom and Rights. Miray Philips, PhD Candidate, Sociology, University of Minnesota. Who are the Copts?. Coptic Christians are the largest Christian group in the Middle East, and the largest ethno-religious group in Egypt. Copts make up 10% (10 million) of the Egyptian population, and the majority adhere to the Orthodox tradition..