Chapter 14: Two Cultures page 147

Notes:

The Indo-Europeans

By Indo- European we mean all the nations and cultures that use Indo- European languages.

Polytheism:

The Indo- Europeans sought "insight" into the history of the world.

The Semites page 150

the semites originated in the Arabian Peninsula, but they also migrated to different parts of the world.
All three Western Religions: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam share a semitic background.

Isreal page 153

It all began when God created the world.

Man's disobedience to God were anointed by the people. They thus received the title Messiah, which means "the anointed one. "

Jesus page 155

This "savior" was thus looked upon as a national deliverer who would put an end to the suffering of the Jews under Roman domination.

So along come Jesus of Nazareth

But here is a very important point: Jesus distinguished himself from the other "messiahs" by stating clearly that he was not a military or political rebel.

His mission was much greater. He preached salvation and God's forgiveness for everyone.

Paul page 157

Paul: "And if Christ be not risen, then is our preaching vain and your faith is also vain.

The Creed page 160

God/ Jesus/ Holy Spirit

Postscript page 160

As Christianity makes it entry into the Greco-Roman world we are witnessing a dramatic meeting of two cultures.