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With the decline in the Roman Empire, the church began to undergo yet another set of changes. ... This shift from the early Christian apocalyptic paradigm to the early church Hellenistic paradigm is characterized by:
ľ A transformation into an early form or Catholicism
ľ Christianities rise to power
ľ Renewed interest in Christian theology
ľ New faces in Christian theology
As the Empire struggled and failed, controversy over the wording of the Nicean Creed in the east, and the authority of the Pope along with a disjointed kingdom, resulted in their separation in 1054. This cut off the west, leaving them to grow and develop apart from the eastern facet. In this, we see the early development of the Roman Catholic Church through the marriage of church and state, resulting in the Holy Roman Empire. ... This marked the beginning of a struggle for power between church and state that would span hundreds of years. ... Pope Gregory the Great encouraged the early missionary, which was credited with the conversion of the British Isles to Christianity. ... The blending of power between church and state began to trickle down into every aspect of life. ...
This revival was manifested in a renewed interest in Christian theology. From 1050 to 1350 the church underwent an increase in Christian thought and theology (McGrath 267). ... However, this over emphasis began to take its toll on the church as a whole. ... Here the church fails to bring the people into the understanding that a ministry outreach is part of the Christian faith.
Approximate Word count = 1146
Approximate Pages = 4.6
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