Christianity Questions Hsc
Identify the contribution to Christianity of ONE significant person or school of thought, other than Jesus.
Paul of Tarsus contributed heavily to both the development and expression of Christianity. His impact on the development of the religion is often recognized by the major contribution he made to Christian theology, as his writings and teaching make up close to a quarter of the Christian sacred text, the bible. In his letters, he gave Christians ethical guidance in their lives by interpreting and explaining the messages of Jesus. Three of the main beliefs Paul contributed to the theology, is that Jesus was the Son of God, the Messiah, that Jesus’ death was our salvation, and that the Lord replaced the Mosiac Law. Paul’s contribution to the expression involves his commencement of the sacrament of Baptism. This relates to the reason in which Christianity spread rapidly as the sacrament allowed gentiles to join the religion, and Paul’s work as a missionary, setting up Churches, gave place for gentiles to do this, and led to an increase in adherents. The final contribution worth noting is the distinct separation between Judaism and Christianity, influenced solely by Paul’s works and teachings.
Explain the impact of this person or school of thought on the development of Christianity.
Paul’s impact on the development of Christianity is based predominately on his contributions to Christian theology, and his missionary efforts that reformed the Church into what we know it today. Christians look towards there sacred text in times of confusion, doubt and often in times of need. Paul’s letters not only offer guidance, direction and clarity but they also were the first writings of the religion, and this encouraged others to write and from that formulated the sacred text which remains the most significant source of ethical guidance to Christian adherents. Christians of today understand Paul’s contribution to the religion, as his teachings provide direction on how to live
Paul of Tarsus contributed heavily to both the development and expression of Christianity. His impact on the development of the religion is often recognized by the major contribution he made to Christian theology, as his writings and teaching make up close to a quarter of the Christian sacred text, the bible. In his letters, he gave Christians ethical guidance in their lives by interpreting and explaining the messages of Jesus. Three of the main beliefs Paul contributed to the theology, is that Jesus was the Son of God, the Messiah, that Jesus’ death was our salvation, and that the Lord replaced the Mosiac Law. Paul’s contribution to the expression involves his commencement of the sacrament of Baptism. This relates to the reason in which Christianity spread rapidly as the sacrament allowed gentiles to join the religion, and Paul’s work as a missionary, setting up Churches, gave place for gentiles to do this, and led to an increase in adherents. The final contribution worth noting is the distinct separation between Judaism and Christianity, influenced solely by Paul’s works and teachings.
Explain the impact of this person or school of thought on the development of Christianity.
Paul’s impact on the development of Christianity is based predominately on his contributions to Christian theology, and his missionary efforts that reformed the Church into what we know it today. Christians look towards there sacred text in times of confusion, doubt and often in times of need. Paul’s letters not only offer guidance, direction and clarity but they also were the first writings of the religion, and this encouraged others to write and from that formulated the sacred text which remains the most significant source of ethical guidance to Christian adherents. Christians of today understand Paul’s contribution to the religion, as his teachings provide direction on how to live