Throughout the early church, many Individuals help develop the Orthodox Church through their actions and writings. Even today, The writings of the early church are the molds of the modern church today. An example of this is the Catholic Church. Many of their traditions date back over 700 years ago .Without the constant dedication and support of early theologians, Modern Christianity would not be where it is today. With the writings of St Basil, the early church began to take shape. Without Basil of cesaera, the modern church would not be where it is today.
Born in the year 330 AD in the northern Asian minor, Basil the Great's Family reconized their ansestors as martyrs. Basil grew up with four brothers and five sisters. Gregory of Nyssa and Peter of Sebaste were among his brothers. He began his learning from his grandmother, who lectured him on the work and teachings of Gregory the Wonderworker, Bishop of Neocaesarea Basil's Family distinguished themselves as martyrs. (Schaff, History of the Early Christian Church., 1910). Soon after, Basil began to learn rhetoric from his father. (Schaff, History of the Early Christian Church., 1910) Basil then moved on to Caesarea, Cappadocia to continue his studies. Later, Basil journeyed to Athens to continue rhetoric and philosophy (Schaff, History of the Early Christian Church., 1910). Notably, he studied for five years with his lifetime friend, Gregory of Nazianzus who became a theologian and Cappadocia father (Rousseau, 1998). Before Basil returned to Caesarea, he journeyed to countries such as Palestine, Egypt, Mesopotamia, and Syria, where he studied the rise of ascetics, or the practice of severe self-discipline and abstention (Rousseau, 1998). Basil, fond of the aesthetics, gave away...
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... nothing disorderly, nothing foreseen. All bear the marks of the wisdom of the Creator, and show that they have come to life with the means of assuring their preservation." (Schaff, 2004)
Though the people who left their marks on the early church, St Basil the Great's influence was one of the most important. Through his work and teachings, the modern orthodoxy has a broader understanding of heresy. W
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Roman emperor Julian the Apostate and Christian leader Antony both exhibited many qualities of character during their existence. Both of them led very distinctive lives although shared several ethical values. Book 25 of “The Later Roman Empire” and the book “Early Christian Lives” show concrete evidence of this. In the following essay, I will argue how both leaders’ lives were devoted to their religious beliefs and their mutual cardinal virtues.
Francis of Assisi is one of the most influential personalities in the entire world. In the book ‘Francis of Assisi: Performing the Gospel Life,’ Cunningham recounts the life of this humble monk who lived in the medieval times, and shaped the Christian life, which spread in Western culture throughout the rest of history. I believe Cunningham accurately accounts for the life of Francis of Assisi, and in doing so; he provides a trajectory of the Christian faith from its early and historical proponents through its fusion with western culture, and its subsequent spread throughout the world.
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St. Basil the Great, the founder of communal monasticism and a famous teacher of rhetoric was born in Caesara, the capital of Cappadocia in the year 329. Basil came from a wealthy family who owned a considerable amount of land. His parents were St. Basil the Elder and St. Emmelia. Basil spent much of his childhood with his Grandmother, who gave him much knowledge and information, which ended up being a critical factor in his development. He started his education in Constanipole and finished it in Athens, where he met Gregory of Nazianzus who would soon become his close friend.
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