This book is a study of the Gnostic religion versus the Roman Catholic Church and other orthodox Christian sects. It looks into the differences in their beliefs in the writings of The New Testament. The book also explains what Gnosis is. Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines it as "esoteric knowled...
Part One Located in Rome, Italy, the Colosseum (Figure 7-36) is one of the Roman Empire's greatest architectural structures (Gardner). The construction of the Colosseum began between 70 and 72 CE under the rule of the Flavian emperors. In 80 CE, the Colosseum was dedicated to Titus. This was done so...
Assignment Analyze the forces that shaped Christianity and caused it to triumph in Europe. Be sure to include the problems that Christianity faced as well as the factors that favored it and explain how the early church evolved. Be sure to cite specific examples. Response The triumph of Christ...
Roman Architecture Roman architecture was very complex. It was influenced by the geographical, political, economical and cultural factors. Knowledge of roman architecture comes from remains left around the Roman Empire. Another source of information is from records of public writings on stru...
