Current LectureChristian OriginsGospels are biographiesHistorical Jesus vs. Resurrected ChristScholars think that Jesus was not born in Bethlaham2 of the 4 gospels have a baby storyWhat did people know about Jesus at first?Probably by the stories“Son of God” debated for decadesHigh Christology vs. Low ChristologyChristology- study of who Jesus isLow Christology- study the human JesusMarks gospelHigh Christology- emphasis the resurrected ChristJohns GospelEarly ChristianityCatacombs do exist in many countries, not just ItalyEntrance to catacombCatacomb- an underground tombIn TunisiaHome centered religionThe church fathers helped develop principlesThe bible did not fully answer questionsOrigen- the first biblical scholarsFour church fathersAugustineOrigenClementTertullianClement- god is perfectTertullian- the trinityThe trinity- father, son, the holy spiritChristianity was still outlawed in RomeChristianity’s “great victory” came in 312 CEChristianity changes from out lawed to legal faithConstantine is sole emperorRELG 102 1st Edition Lecture 6These notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.Current Lecture Christian Origins Gospels are biographies Historical Jesus vs. Resurrected Christ- Scholars think that Jesus was not born in Bethlaham- 2 of the 4 gospels have a baby story What did people know about Jesus at first?- Probably by the stories “Son of God” debated for decades High Christology vs. Low Christology Christology- study of who Jesus is Low Christology- study the human Jesus- Marks gospel High Christology- emphasis the resurrected Christ- Johns Gospel Early Christianity- Catacombs do exist in many countries, not just Italy - Entrance to catacomb- Catacomb- an underground tomb- In Tunisia- Home centered religion- The church fathers helped develop principles- The bible did not fully answer questions- Origen- the first biblical scholars- Four church fatherso Augustineo Origeno Clemento Tertullian- Clement- god is perfect- Tertullian- the trinity- The trinity- father, son, the holy spirit- Christianity was still outlawed in Rome- Christianity’s “great victory” came in 312 CEo Christianity changes from out lawed to legal faitho Constantine is sole