Question

important people: 1. st. paul (essay/short answer) a. what role did he play in the early church? b. writings? c. actions? d. behavior/demeanor? e. missionary work/spreading the message? 2. st. peter (essay/short answer) a. role he played in the early church b. leadership? c. council of jerusalem? d. behavior/demeanor? 3. justin (essay/short answer) a. impact on early church? b. liturgy? c. doctrine? 4. constantine(essay/short answer) a. impact on the catholic church? b. edict of milan c. promotion of the christian faith? d. personal actions? e. council of nicea?

Explanation:

a. St. Paul: He was a key missionary, spreading Christianity to non - Jews. His epistles are important writings in the New Testament. He actively debated and taught the faith, with a passionate and determined demeanor.
b. St. Peter: Considered a leader in the early church, he played a crucial role in the Council of Jerusalem. He showed strong leadership in guiding the early Christian community, with a steadfast and authoritative demeanor.
c. Justin: He had an impact on the early church through his apologetic works, defending Christian doctrine and influencing liturgical practices.
d. Constantine: His Edict of Milan legalized Christianity. He promoted the faith through personal actions like building churches and called the Council of Nicaea, which had a major impact on the Catholic Church.

Answer:

a. Role in early church: St. Paul was a missionary to non - Jews, St. Peter was a leader, Justin influenced through apologetics, Constantine legalized and promoted Christianity.
b. Writings: St. Paul had epistles.
c. Actions: St. Paul debated and taught, St. Peter participated in the Council of Jerusalem, Justin wrote apologetic works, Constantine issued the Edict of Milan and called the Council of Nicaea.
d. Behavior/Demeanor: St. Paul was passionate, St. Peter was steadfast, Justin was scholarly, Constantine was powerful.
e. Missionary Work/Spreading the message: St. Paul was a key missionary.
f. Leadership: St. Peter showed leadership in the early church.
g. Council of Jerusalem: St. Peter was involved.
h. Impact on early church: Justin influenced through doctrine and liturgy, Constantine through legalization and institutional support.
i. Edict of Milan: Issued by Constantine.
j. Promotion of the Christian Faith: Constantine promoted it through various actions.
k. Personal Actions: Constantine built churches etc.
l. Council of Nicaea: Called by Constantine.