Essays On Christianity

Over its period of existence, from 285AD to 1453, the Byzantines greatest asset was its strength in depth, and its culture. Even before Diocletian partitioned the eastern and western parts of the Roman Empire in 285, the east was seen to be richer and stronger than the west. Egypt was the grain store for the […]

The legends surrounding Presser John or Presbyter Johannes were well-liked in Europe from the 12th to 17th centuries. These tales involved a Christian patriarch and king who reportedly ruled over a Christian kingdom that was lost among Muslims and pagans in the Orient. The written accounts describing this kingdom were a diverse collection of medieval […]

Crusades: After the first Christian Crusade that begun in 1095 there were eight classified crusades that generally aimed towards the area of Sirya and Palestne that lasted untill the 1270s. Yet after much humiliation and the repeated defeat of the Crusaders in the Lavant, most of the Eropean powers understood the fact that the Holy […]

The crusades are a series of nine Holy wars that lasted about 200 years. In 1096, serfs, knights, lords, and the pope were a part of the crusades. Later ended in 115 years making the year 1291. The crusades were a fight for Holy Land between the Christians in Europe and the Muslims in the […]

Through history, people have gone through it great deal of adversity-from slavery, the holocaust, and the Iraq war to our economic crisis today. Adversity, or as some may say struggle, is inevitable and unavoidable. The question that arises from overcoming adversity is value or meaning that comes from difficult times and/or catastrophic events. “ That […]

Were the crusades caused primarily by religious devotion or by desire for political and economic gain? Christians and Muslims fought in a series of wars for nearly 200 years. The drive to gain control of the Holy Land was the biggest motivation. Christians wanted the Holy Land because this was where Jesus lived. The Muslims […]

The book review, titled “The First Crusade and the Idea of Crusading,” examines the concept of crusading in the Middle Ages. Despite facing various challenges like poverty, declining birth rates, famine, and disease, Europe remained committed to crusading. During the Middle Ages, crusading was similar to the “hip hop” culture in that it provided a […]

Brief summary of the book main themes Dr. Riley-Smith’s book uncovers the misinterpretation and lack of comprehension surrounding the crusades. It examines the true factors that shaped the motives behind the initial Crusades, including the peril posed by Muslim fighters on Christendom’s eastern borders and the jeopardy faced by travel routes to and from the […]

The Middle Ages were a time period that began close to 950 A.D. and concluded around 1450 A.D. This time period was a rather violent time period where the penalty of death was common and people were extremely susceptible to disease. The prominent religion was Roman-Catholicism. And the world was harsh. They didn’t support peasants. […]

I have decided to look ahead to a productive future that is going to benefit society. Depression, self-pity, disillusionment over the past are all behind me. My mother might have deserted me at the age of five , my uncle might have chosen to exploit me of my finances, my struggles in the home front […]

When John Dudley, Duke of Northumberland, gained power in 1550 after the fall of Somerset, religious reform in England and Wales became more radical. Some historians say that Northumberland advanced Protestantism not because he was a great reformer but to advance his career. Since Northumberland had gained power because of the Reform faction, he had […]

Due to the advancements of modern science it is very hard to be a disciple in the modern world. With abortions becoming more readily available, many women are choosing an abortion rather than give up a promising career. This means disobeying our moral ideals and our faith. Also it is impossible to prove the existence […]

At the age of 6, Zwingli was received by his uncle Bartholomew, who provided him with good instruction. He later attended schools in Bazel and Bern, where he was influenced by the schoolmaster Heinrich Wolfin. During this time, he developed as a humanist musician and was approached by the Dominican order, but declined due to […]

Different people throughout history have had different concepts of ‘god’. Some people don’t believe in any religious entity, while others explain their understanding of ‘god’ in various ways. Deism believes that the universe is a closed system with its creator outside of it and rejects God’s direct control over events. On the other hand, pantheism […]

When we talk about the Carolingian dynasty, what come in my head is the transition of Clovis the sort of the Franks, a non – Christian, when faced with a conflict the lone thing he could make was to pray in the name of Jesus Christ. In his supplication, he promised that if he wins […]

Eschatology is a subject within the survey of divinity that concentrates on the terminal times and affairs refering conclusiveness such as apocryphal disclosure, decease and in Christianity it focuses on the 2nd approach of Christ ( Second Coming ) and includes judgement, Eden, and snake pit. This paper will research the eschatological vision for the […]

In our relationships, the Bible offers valuable guidance on communication. It emphasizes prioritizing understanding over speaking and highlights the importance of edification in our conversations. This means that what we say should uplift others. Moreover, it advises us to communicate in an orderly manner to prevent confusion and foster peace. God’s communication from heaven is […]

Chapter1 [ K1 ] Introduction Worship is when 1 shows gratitude or gives congratulations to the Godhead. It is the award that one wants to demo to God. Each single expresses his/her feeling of gratitude to the Godhead in a manner that he/she wants to. These different signifiers used in worship like music, sculpture, picture, […]

Martin Luther posted his 95 theses on the St Pauls church in Wittenberg, Germany on the 31st of October 1517. The text highlights the corrections and errors within the church, such as indulgences, which were essentially a way for Catholics to pay money to the church in exchange for guaranteed eternal life. Martin Luther’s 95 […]

Edward Schillebeeckx and Louis-Marie Chauvet have different approaches to the sacraments, but both provide theological discourse on them. Schillebeeckx’s book “Jesus: the Sacrament of the Encounter of God” offers a personalist understanding of the sacraments. Chauvet, in his book “The Sacraments: The Word of God at the Mercy of the Body,” focuses on the symbolic […]

Cardinal Beliefs. Christians besides believe that Jesus ‘ life on Earth, his crucifixion, Resurrection and Ascension into Eden are cogent evidence of God ‘s love for humanity and God ‘s forgiveness of human wickednesss ; and that by religion in Jesus one may achieve redemption and ageless life. This instruction is embodied in the Bible, […]

Compare and contrast any two Dulles models of the church suggesting one that might help the church today? There is five Avery Dulles models in which make up the Church today with a sixth be added later. It’s what’s make the Church up today. Each performs a different function in its own right and the […]