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Before the Reformation, key characteristics of Christian churches included a hierarchical structure led by the Pope in Rome, sacraments like baptism and communion, and the belief in salvation through faith and good works. Art and architecture played a significant role in church worship, and services were conducted in Latin. The clergy held significant power and influence in society, and the church was closely intertwined with political and social structures.
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Why was heaven depicted as glorious only after the Reformation and not before?
Prior to the reformation, the Roman church was characterized by an overall emphasis on Christ's suffering and death, punishment for sin and the need for repentance. After the reformation the Christian churches emphasized resurrection, grace and salvation.
Why did christian church split before the reformation?
because they all liked to Eat Carls J.R. (;
When were there christian churches in Saudi Arabia?
Before Islam came into being in the 8th century.
When where and how did Early Christian communities worship?
They worship in small congregation. This was before the establishment churches.
What do christian churches call the 28 days before Christmas?
Advent, which means the coming ( of Christ in this context).
When was protestantism first used?
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What do Christian's churches call 28 days before Christmas?
If you mean Advent, you should know that this is not a term used by all Christian churches. It is originally a Roman Catholic concept, and it may also be used in the Anglican Communion. Most other denominations do not use the term.
What country invented Christmas trees?
The Christmas tree first came about after the Reformation and Germany is given as the first use of the Christmas tree, but before then churches and houses were decorated with any thing green.
Why was there such widespread dissatisfaction with the Catholic churches in Europe before the reformation?
The Catholic Church was practically in charge of Europe before the reformation, they used to have some kind of absolute power, they were even more powerful than the king, and therefore there was also a lot of corruption within the members. So those were mainly the reasons why discontent towards the Catholic Church widespread in the European countries.
What church was left by Jesus Christ?
The church that Jesus Christ left on earth, was the Christian church, His Church, founded by his apostles. But what churches are these exactly. 1. The Church of Rome founded by the Apostle Peter and Paul 2. The Church of Constantinople founded by the Apostle Andrew 3. The Church of Alexandria founded by Mark the Evangelist 4. The Church of Jerusalem which was founded by Jesus himself, the continuation of his work in Jerusalem. 5. The Church of Antioch founded by the Apostle Peter. Each of these five churches before the East-West schism, formed the One true Holy and Catholic Apostolic Church, and it is from these that all other Christian denominations find their routes. Over time these churches witnessed internal schisms such as the protestant reformation which gave birth to the protestant churches. Therefore the church that Jesus Christ founded was the Christian church in all of its variation and glory
What does the statue stand for in churches?
A:Christian churches that have statues of saints insist they are not idols, although you will often see members of the congregation praying before them. The Christian (mainly Catholic) view is that statues are used to stand for the truth they represent, whereas non-Christian statues only represent gods in whom Christians do not believe.
Was the freedman bureau made before or after the reformation?
After.
