Christianity

Christianity Christianity

The most professed religion in the world

The most professed religion in the world

ChristianityChristianity

Appeared in Palestine in the middle of 1 century A.D.

Appeared in Palestine in the middle of 1 century A.D.

ChristianityChristianity

Exists over 2000 years. At first it was a single religion, but today it exists in several distinct

ways.

Exists over 2000 years. At first it was a single religion, but today it exists in several distinct

ways.

Countries with 50% and more Christians are colored purple while countries with 10% to 50% Christians are colored pink.

Three angels hosted by Abraham by Ludovico Carracci: The three angels represent the three persons of God.

From the perspective of historians of Christianity have been the cause of poor living conditions of the people who were looking for

a new religion for themselves consolation.

From the viewpoint of the clergy, the main and only cause of

Christianity has been preaching activity of Jesus Christ, who was

both God and man.

The Sermon On the Mount by Carl Heinrich Bloch, Danish painter, d. 1890.

Jesus as the good shepherd by Bernhard Plockhorst

Crucifixion, representing the death of Jesus on the Cross, painting by D. Velázquez, 17th c.

Resurrection of Christ by Noel Coypel, 1700, using a hovering depiction of Jesus

The main ideas of Christianity

The main ideas of Christianity

What is he Jesus is the Son of God

What is he Jesus is the Son of God

We must believe that he is Jesus Christ

(Messiah)

We must believe that he is Jesus Christ

(Messiah)

According to Christian dogma

God exists in three persons (Trinity)

According to Christian dogma

God exists in three persons (Trinity)

God the FatherGod the Father

God the SonGod the Son

God the Holyspirit

God the Holyspirit

For Christians For Christians

  The Trinity is the principal object of faith and

  The Trinity is the principal object of faith and

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Chapel of Saint Ananias, Damascus, Syria, an early example of a Christian house of worship; built in the 1st century AD

The Holy book of Christians

The Holy book of Christians

God-inspired bookGod-inspired book

Scripture and the Word of God

Scripture and the Word of God

Bible

Bible

Samples of Christian religious objects—The Holy Bible, a Crucifix, and a Rosary.

The Bible consists of 2 partsThe Bible consists of 2 parts

Collectively known as the Old Testament

Collectively known as the Old Testament

New Testament

New Testament

By the end of the V century, many religious back down into

the background. Why?

By the end of the V century, many religious back down into

the background. Why?

monotheismmonotheism humanisticmoral

content

humanisticmoral

contentPicture of

the afterlifePicture of

the afterlife

Simplification and cheapening of

ceremonies

Simplification and cheapening of

ceremonies

Provision of national barriers

Provision of national barriers

Recognition of a slave, equal before God

Recognition of a slave, equal before God

The split took place in the XI century

Western Church called Catholic

(Greek Catholicons - universal, universal)

Western Church called Catholic

(Greek Catholicons - universal, universal)

Pope Urban II at the Council of Clermont, where he preached the First Crusade.

Catalytic Church. recognizes the Filioque (the doctrine that the Holy Spirit proceeds not only

from God the Father, but by God the Son

Catalytic Church. recognizes the Filioque (the doctrine that the Holy Spirit proceeds not only

from God the Father, but by God the Son

Catalytic Church has created, and recognizes the doctrine of the supernatural merits of the

saints before God

Catalytic Church has created, and recognizes the doctrine of the supernatural merits of the

saints before God

In Catholicism there is the practice of indulgences (Latin Indulgent mercy)In Catholicism there is the practice of indulgences (Latin Indulgent mercy)

Catalytic Features of the ChurchCatalytic Features of the Church

The doctrine of purgatory  (Adopted by the Council of Florence in 1439)

The doctrine of purgatory  (Adopted by the Council of Florence in 1439)

Catholics recognize the doctrine of infallibilityPope in matters of faith

Catholics recognize the doctrine of infallibilityPope in matters of faith

The Catholic Church recognizes the sanctity and bogoduhovennost scripture (the Bible) and Sacred Tradition (all the speeches and documents of the

Pope)

The Catholic Church recognizes the sanctity and bogoduhovennost scripture (the Bible) and Sacred Tradition (all the speeches and documents of the

Pope)

On the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary (1854)

On the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary (1854)

Orthodoxy does not have a single religious center

Orthodoxy does not have a single religious center

There are currently 15 autocephalyThere are currently 15 autocephaly

Antioch (Syria, Lithuania)

Jerusalem (Palestine)

RussianRussian

GeorgianGeorgian

SerbianSerbian

RomanianRomanian

Bulgarian Bulgarian

CyprusCyprus

Eliadskaya (Greek)Eliadskaya (Greek)

AlbanianAlbanian

The CzechoslovakianThe Czechoslovakian

PolandPoland

Alexandria, Constantinople (covers Egypt and some African countries)Alexandria, Constantinople (covers Egypt and some African countries)

American

A depiction of Jesus as a child with his mother, Mary, the Theotokos of Vladimir. 12th century, Russia.

Important places in the Orthodox rites, the

sacrament is

Important places in the Orthodox rites, the

sacrament is

BaptismBaptism ConfirmationConfirmation

CommunionCommunion RepentanceRepentance

PriesthoodPriesthood

Anointing of the Sick (Extreme

Unction)

Anointing of the Sick (Extreme

Unction)

Of MarriageOf Marriage

ChristmasChristmas Baptism Baptism

AnnunciationAnnunciation

Nativity of the Virgin

Nativity of the Virgin

Elevation of the Christa

Elevation of the Christa Ascension and Trinity.Ascension and Trinity.

Circumcision of the Lord

Circumcision of the Lord

Nativity of John the Baptist

Nativity of John the Baptist

Feast of Saints John and Paul

Feast of Saints John and Paul

The Beheading of St. John the BaptistThe Beheading of

St. John the Baptist Protection of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Protection of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Вход Господень в Иерусалим (Вербное воскресенье),

Вход Господень в Иерусалим (Вербное воскресенье),

НАИБОЛЕЕ ПОЧИТАЕМЫЙ

ПРАЗДНИК ПАСХА, ЗАТЕМ

ИДУТ

transformationtransformation

This is followed by five GREAT HOLIDAYS

Catholic holidays and fastsCatholic holidays and fasts

Christmas fast - adventChristmas fast - advent

Christmas (3 worship at midnight, at dawn, day)

Christmas (3 worship at midnight, at dawn, day)

Epiphany, feast of 3 kingsEpiphany, feast of 3 kings

P. Serdtse Jesus, a symbol of hope for salvation.P. Serdtse Jesus, a symbol of hope for salvation.

P. Serdtse Mary-character special love for Jesus and salvation.

P. Serdtse Mary-character special love for Jesus and salvation.

P. Neporochnogo Conception of the Virgin

Mary (December 8).

P. Neporochnogo Conception of the Virgin

Mary (December 8).

Ascension of the Virgin (August 15)

)

Ascension of the Virgin (August 15)

)

P. Pominoveniya dead (November 2)P. Pominoveniya dead (November 2)

Protestantism - originated in

Germany in the XVIII Century

(1483 - 1546g).

Protestantism - originated in

Germany in the XVIII Century

(1483 - 1546g).

The founder is Martin Luther (Evangelical -

Lutheran Church)

The founder is Martin Luther (Evangelical -

Lutheran Church)

Another representative of the French.

Calvin the theologian

(1509 - 1564) Calvinists

Another representative of the French.

Calvin the theologian

(1509 - 1564) Calvinists

In England, Protestantism,

Anglicanism was named

In England, Protestantism,

Anglicanism was named

The basic provisions of the

Protestant

The basic provisions of the

Protestant

The possibility of direct communication with God,

without the mediation of the church

The possibility of direct communication with God,

without the mediation of the church

The laity are not separated

from the clergy

The laity are not separated

from the clergy

Worship consists of sermons, joint prayers, singing

of psalms

Worship consists of sermons, joint prayers, singing

of psalms

Do not accept the cult of the Virgin,

purgatory, rejected

monasticism, sign of the cross, the

sacred vestments, icons

Do not accept the cult of the Virgin,

purgatory, rejected

monasticism, sign of the cross, the

sacred vestments, icons

They are not subject to the

Pope

They are not subject to the

Pope

Of the sacraments of baptism and recognized communion

Of the sacraments of baptism and recognized communion

The Protestant Church celebrates every day as a holiday dedicated to Jesus

Christ:...

The Protestant Church celebrates every day as a holiday dedicated to Jesus

Christ:...

Christmas (25.12)

Christmas (25.12)

EpiphanyEpiphany

ascensionascension

Easter

Easter

Pentecost - Trinity

Pentecost - Trinity

Ions  day

  (June 2)

Ions  day

  (June 2)

Ions Thanksgiving. day (June

2)

Ions Thanksgiving. day (June

2)

Ions Thanksgivi

ng. day (June 2)

Ions Thanksgivi

ng. day (June 2)

The inside of an Eastern Orthodox church

Inside of Saint Peter's Basilica

Saint Peter's Basilica, Vatican City

The Holy Eucharist

Jesus on the Cross

Christian cemetery

360-degree view from the dome over the Vatican and out into Rome

The Christian Flag displayed next to the pulpit on the chancel of a church sanctuary.

Nations with Christianity as their state religion:

A simplified chart of historical developments of major groups within Christianity.

Historical chart of the main Protestant branches