

The Formation of Catholic Tradition from the New Testament to the First Ecumenical Council | Crotty
Apr 23, 2024
Crotty, an expert in Catholic Tradition and the New Testament, discusses the growth of Christian thought, challenges faced by early Christians in Rome, rapid expansion of Christianity, establishment of liturgical practices, theological developments, evolution of authority in the church, intersection of Greek philosophy with Christian teachings, significance of terms in the Creed, evolution of beliefs about Jesus, impact of Plato's philosophy on Christian thought, and the influence of Neoplatonism on early Christian writers.
Chapters
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Intro
00:00 • 6min
Uncertainty and Persecution of Christians in Ancient Rome
06:23 • 2min
Early Growth and Challenges of Christianity (100 AD - 325 AD)
08:26 • 40min
Exploring the Significance of Terms in the Creed and the Evolution of the Understanding of Jesus
48:36 • 3min
Exploring the Concepts of Reason and Wisdom in Greek and Hebrew Traditions
51:07 • 4min
Influence of Plato and Neoplatonism on Christian Beliefs
55:16 • 3min