Aug 3, 2015 · I understand WHY the cross became a symbol for Christianity, but HOW did it become a symbol? How did it start and how did it evolve into the symbol (or symbols since …

Nov 8, 2021 · What Pagan elements were adopted in christianity? Many pagan elements were adopted in the Early Church. Some of elements that are claimed to be of Pagan origin are not …

It is correct that the term "Christian" was first used in Antioch, but not coined by just someone who made up nicknames. Is it possible that St. Ignatius, the 3rd Bishop of Antioch coined this term?

Oct 6, 2015 · The original question asked: What did the early church actually believe about what we call the "rapture"? There are two prominent meanings of the word "rapture". The most …

Sep 27, 2023 · Sorry if this is a dumb question, but does the Holy Ghost come from Greek influence? Are they the ghost of a dead Jesus? How does that make sense if Jesus was said …

Here's the first paragraph of the book's introduction to the first part (The Gospel), which was already present back in 1992: Christianity is not a religion, let alone one religion among many. …

Feb 20, 2016 · Given Christianity's intimate association with the Roman Empire in the 1-3rd century it is unlikely that the use of the halo was independently invented by Christianity. The …

The word "Christian" very rarely used in the new testament to refer to those that trust/believe on Jesus. Mostly they were simply called "believers". When/where and by who coined the word …

Nov 1, 2012 · So, biblically, Satan comes as "an angel of light." and yet, in the popular imagitation, he is usually wearing a red costume with a pointy tail, a sharp beard, and a …

Origin Ritual prayer in a circle around an altar is not unique to Christianity. Ritual ceremonies around an altar are common in paganism, and ritual prayer dances around an altar were …