2.4 The Rise of Christianity
Resources supporting the Shepway and District u3a Science, Philosophy, and Spirituality discussion group, Season 2, Session 2.4 – The Rise of Christianity
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Subject: Historical and philosophical studies
The Rise of Christianity: How the Church Embraced What Jesus Spurned
To understand the life and death of Jesus, we must understand his Jewish roots, the Hellenistic world , and Roman Rule. This article traces how the message of a crucified enemy of Rome became the core of Rome’s official religion – the Christian Church.
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Alexander the Great: Architect of the Modern World?
Alexander the Great: Architect of the Modern World
Alexander’s era was more than just a series of conquests; it was a profound fusion of cultures that set the stage for the Silk Roads and the intellectual endeavors of Islamic science. His influence was pivotal in creating a cosmopolitan world where Eastern and Western ideals merged, paving the way for scientific advances and the ethical frameworks that underpin modern Western civilisation. His legacy affirms his title, “the Great,” not only in the realm of battle but in the melding of worlds.
2.3 The Hellenistic Period
Resources from the Shepway and District u3a Science, Philosophy and Spirituality Seminar on the Hellenistic World on 17th April 2024..
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The Hellenistic World
The Hellenistic world, birthed from Alexander’s colossal conquests, was a melting pot of cultures, a landscape marked by the spread of Greek language and thought, and the rise of new cities along the sprawling trade routes.
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