WebDefinition and approaches. Christology (from the Greek Χριστός, Khristós and -λογία, -logia), literally "the understanding of Christ", is the study of the nature (person) and work (role in salvation) of Jesus Christ. [need quotation to verify] It studies Jesus Christ's humanity and divinity, and the relation between these two aspects; and the role he plays …

WebPope John Paul II (Latin: Ioannes Paulus II; Italian: Giovanni Paolo II; Polish: Jan Paweł II; born Karol Józef Wojtyła [ˈkarɔl ˈjuzɛv vɔjˈtɨwa]; 18 May 1920 – 2 April 2005) was the head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican City State from 1978 until his death in April 2005, and was later canonised as Pope Saint John Paul II.

WebPope Victor I (died 199) was the bishop of Rome in the late second century (189–199 A.D.). The dates of his tenure are uncertain, but one source states he became pope in 189 and gives the year of his death as 199. He was born in the Roman Province of Africa—probably in Leptis Magna (or Tripolitania).He was later considered a saint.

WebPlato (/ ˈ p l eɪ t oʊ / PLAY-toe; Greek: Πλάτων Plátōn; 428/427 or 424/423 – 348/347 BC) was a Greek philosopher born in Athens during the Classical period in Ancient Greece.He founded the Platonist school of thought and the Academy, the first institution of higher learning on the European continent.. Along with his teacher, Socrates, and his student, …

WebThe island of Delos (/ ˈ d iː l ɒ s /; Greek: Δήλος; Attic: Δῆλος, Doric: Δᾶλος), near Mykonos, near the centre of the Cyclades archipelago, is one of the most important mythological, historical, and archaeological sites in Greece.The excavations in the island are among the most extensive in the Mediterranean; ongoing work takes place under the direction of the …

Web"Thou shalt have no other gods before on my face" (Hebrew: לא יהיה־לך אלהים אחרים על־פני) is one, or part of one depending on the numbering tradition used, of the Ten Commandments found in the Hebrew Bible at Exodus 20:2 and Deuteronomy 5:6. According to the Bible, the commandment was originally given to the ancient Israelites by Yahweh …

WebPhilip II of Macedon (Greek: Φίλιππος Philippos; 382 – 21 October 336 BC) was the king of the ancient kingdom of Macedonia from 359 BC until his death in 336 BC. He was a member of the Argead dynasty, founders of the ancient kingdom, and the father of Alexander the Great.. The rise of Macedon—its conquest and political consolidation of most of Classical …

WebMark the Evangelist (Latin: Marcus; Greek: Μᾶρκος, translit. Mârkos; Imperial Aramaic: ܡܪܩܘܣ, romanized: Marqōs; Ge'ez: ማርቆስ; Hebrew: מארק), also known as Saint Mark, is the person who is traditionally ascribed to be the author of the Gospel of Mark.According to Church tradition, Mark founded the episcopal see of Alexandria, which was one of the five …

WebBaldassarre Cossa (c. 1370 – 22 December 1419) was Pisan antipope John XXIII (1410–1415) during the Western Schism.The Catholic Church regards him as an antipope, as he opposed Pope Gregory XII whom the Catholic Church now recognizes as the rightful successor of Saint Peter.He was also an opponent of Antipope Benedict XIII, who was …

WebIn classical antiquity, including the Hellenistic world of ancient Greece and ancient Rome, historians and archaeologists view the public and private rituals associated with religion as part of everyday life. Examples of this phenomenon are found in the various state and cult temples, Jewish synagogues, and churches.These were important hubs for ancient …