Ap World History Comparative Essay
Anne Kellerman
Mr. Barrios
World History AP- 6hr
March 28, 2013 As the saying goes, History repeats itself, which is true about the course of Christianity from 100 CE to 1750 CE. The constant splitting of the Eastern and Western Christian churches, the expanding of the Christian church, and the fight against Islam are all constants throughout the history of the Christian faith. However the Western Christian Church further splits into both Protestant and Catholic beliefs, conversions of the Christian Church around the world was for different reasons, and the number of converts fluctuates. From 100 CE to 1750 CE the Christian Church constantly repeats history, further transforming itself, into a powerful religion. The split of the Eastern …show more content…
The first difference of the Christian church is the split of the Roman Catholic Church into Protestant and Catholic beliefs. Protestants belief is that the Bible is the sole authority unlike for the Catholics, which believe it is run by the Pope. Marriage is another factor in the role of the split. Roman Catholics believe that a priest is not to be married, whereas a Protestant preacher can be married at any time during his ministry. Although there are many differences between the two religions, the main point is that the Catholics believe in transubstantiation, or the full presence of God in the Eucharist. The second difference within Christianity is the motives for conversions around the globe. For example the reason for Prince Vladimir of Kiev’s conversion to the Eastern Orthodox Church was because of the beautiful churches and the ability to drink alcohol. Moscow later becomes the head quarter of the Christian Church. The reason for the Kongo and Brazil becoming Christian was the forced act from the Portuguese, during their enslavement. Like the Portuguese the Spanish forcefully converted man people in South America, however they were not enslaved. In Europe Christianity was popular in times of distress and trouble. Lastly, the amount of converts fluctuated in different regions. In Japan, 300,000 people converted to Christianity. On the other hand in in China, the
Mr. Barrios
World History AP- 6hr
March 28, 2013 As the saying goes, History repeats itself, which is true about the course of Christianity from 100 CE to 1750 CE. The constant splitting of the Eastern and Western Christian churches, the expanding of the Christian church, and the fight against Islam are all constants throughout the history of the Christian faith. However the Western Christian Church further splits into both Protestant and Catholic beliefs, conversions of the Christian Church around the world was for different reasons, and the number of converts fluctuates. From 100 CE to 1750 CE the Christian Church constantly repeats history, further transforming itself, into a powerful religion. The split of the Eastern …show more content…
The first difference of the Christian church is the split of the Roman Catholic Church into Protestant and Catholic beliefs. Protestants belief is that the Bible is the sole authority unlike for the Catholics, which believe it is run by the Pope. Marriage is another factor in the role of the split. Roman Catholics believe that a priest is not to be married, whereas a Protestant preacher can be married at any time during his ministry. Although there are many differences between the two religions, the main point is that the Catholics believe in transubstantiation, or the full presence of God in the Eucharist. The second difference within Christianity is the motives for conversions around the globe. For example the reason for Prince Vladimir of Kiev’s conversion to the Eastern Orthodox Church was because of the beautiful churches and the ability to drink alcohol. Moscow later becomes the head quarter of the Christian Church. The reason for the Kongo and Brazil becoming Christian was the forced act from the Portuguese, during their enslavement. Like the Portuguese the Spanish forcefully converted man people in South America, however they were not enslaved. In Europe Christianity was popular in times of distress and trouble. Lastly, the amount of converts fluctuated in different regions. In Japan, 300,000 people converted to Christianity. On the other hand in in China, the