Discussion Christianity
The Rise of Universal Religions
Reading: Tignor, Chapter 8 and Foltz, Chapter 6
Online Materials:
1. The Context of the Bible in the Scriptural Tradition
2. The Early Years of Christianity
3. Constantine: From Imperial Rome to Imperial Christianity
Discussion Questions:
1. What were the historical reasons for the emergence of Judaism and Christianity?
2. What was the connection between the Roman and Byzantine Empires?
3. What did you learn from the examination of historical context for biblical and scriptural tradition?
4. What role did the era of Constantine have in shaping Christianity?
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