WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

ORIGINS OF CHRISTIANITY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which statement best characterizes this quotation¿‘If you believe what you like in the gospels, and reject what you don’t like, it is not the gospel you believe, but yourself.”-Augustine of Hippo
A
It says that any interpretation of the gospels is correct.
B
It blends Christian teaching and a logical approach to knowledge.
C
It says the gospels are filled with bias and need to be evaluated.
D
It strikes a balance between monotheism and polytheism.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -After the Romans conquered Judea, they excused the monotheistic Jews from worshiping the Roman gods. Rome mistrusted Christians because they refused to make sacrifices to the emperor or honor the Roman gods. Roman officials persecuted the Christians.

Detailed explanation-2: -Which statement describes the religious beliefs of early Romans? They honored many gods and goddesses. Which of the following were characteristics of the senate during the early Roman republic?

Detailed explanation-3: -Which statement best describes Rome’s attitude toward religion? Rome tolerated the varied religious traditions of its people.

Detailed explanation-4: -Which message was Jesus trying to convey with these words? Mercy and sympathy for the poor and helpless. Jesus’s admonition’s to “love your neighbor as yourself” best reflects which legal principle rooted in both Judaism and Christianity?

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