Feature: Church History Themes
Church History Themes
A combination of a new dataset and resource will help you to understand theology in its historical context.
What is it?
In Factbook, there are dozens of new pages for Church History Themes. A Theme is an important movement or aspect of church history. Themes can overlap in time periods; more than one Theme might be happening at once.
Every Theme begins with a summary and lists Key Developments. It goes on to identify key People, Events, Places, Concepts, and Documents, which link out to other Factbook pages for further detail.
Finally, the Recommended Reading section will pull in articles from throughout your library that discuss the current Theme.
How to access it?
In Factbook:
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Open the Logos 10 Desktop app.
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Click on the Factbook icon (book with a check mark) in the vertical navigation bar on the left.
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Click to expand the left sidebar (three horizontal lines next to the search bar).
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Click the drop-down menu and select “Church History Theme”.
In Timeline:
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Open the Logos 10 Desktop app.
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Click on the Tools icon (nine dot square) in the toolbar.
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Type “Timeline” in the search bar and click on the Timeline tool icon.
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Click to expand the left sidebar (three horizontal lines next to the search bar).
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Click to expand “Event Type” in the left sidebar.
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Select “Church History Theme”.
In Resources:
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Open the Logos 10 Desktop app.
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Click on the Library icon in the toolbar.
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Search Essential Lexham Dictionary of Church History or Church History Themes. Both of these resources will be available in your Library.
We’d love to hear your thoughts on this new feature. Please provide your feedback in the comments below.
Ali Pope | Logos Desktop and Mobile Program Manager
Comments
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Mark Barnes posted a nice video explaining this feature in more detail:
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Mark Barnes posted a nice video explaining this feature in more detail:
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Pastor, North Park Baptist Church
Bridgeport, CT USA
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I noticed in these church themes and timelines.... it appears that the church started in 33 AD and then about 300(?) AD it disappeared and it seems the Catholic church took over and proceeded from there.
What happened to the church that started in 33 AD after 33 AD?
xn = Christan man=man -- Acts 11:26 "....and the disciples were first called Christians in Antioch".
Barney Fife is my hero! He only uses an abacus with 14 rows!
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What happened to the church that started in 33 AD after 33 AD?
Let's not go down that rabbit hole again. That question is loaded with many unstated assumptions that many of us do not accept. They are inappropriate for discussion here. The majority of Christians see no break ... some see weaves and bobs, some see running off the rails and being righted again, some see continuity with pieces shattering like glass. However, for historical accuracy think something like this:
- multiple "churches" with differing texts and beliefs get sorted into "orthodox" and "heretical"
- first split in the "orthodox" thread is the basis for Oriental Orthodox/Church of the East grouping.
- second split in the "orthodox" thread is the basis for the Catholic/Orthodox grouping
- multiple splits in the "Catholic" thread is the basis for the Protestant groupings
- odds and ends including restoration, continuing revelation, and syncretic groups swirl around the major groups at all times
then about 300(?) AD it disappeared and it seems the Catholic church took over
The historical record shows that circa 300 AD the orthodox/heretic split was still being solidified and the first split (in two parts) was taking shape - think Arians and Nestorians as anchors for the conflicts. Nothing distinctly "Catholic" in the sense you mean it, happened at this time.
Orthodox Bishop Alfeyev: "To be a theologian means to have experience of a personal encounter with God through prayer and worship."; Orthodox proverb: "We know where the Church is, we do not know where it is not."
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Agree with MJ, though pre-150 is anyone's guess. I say the 'Ebionites' and Jesus' church. Being contrarian.
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What happened to the church that started in 33 AD after 33 AD?
Let's not go down that rabbit hole again. That question is loaded with many unstated assumptions that many of us do not accept. They are inappropriate for discussion here. The majority of Christians see no break ... some see weaves and bobs, some see running off the rails and being righted again, some see continuity with pieces shattering like glass. However, for historical accuracy think something like this:
- multiple "churches" with differing texts and beliefs get sorted into "orthodox" and "heretical"
- first split in the "orthodox" thread is the basis for Oriental Orthodox/Church of the East grouping.
- second split in the "orthodox" thread is the basis for the Catholic/Orthodox grouping
- multiple splits in the "Catholic" thread is the basis for the Protestant groupings
- odds and ends including restoration, continuing revelation, and syncretic groups swirl around the major groups at all times
then about 300(?) AD it disappeared and it seems the Catholic church took over
The historical record shows that circa 300 AD the orthodox/heretic split was still being solidified and the first split (in two parts) was taking shape - think Arians and Nestorians as anchors for the conflicts. Nothing distinctly "Catholic" in the sense you mean it, happened at this time.
I didn't mean to start a "rabbit hole chase" ... but it is a good question.... and I am always searching for info on the period of time from 33 AD to 300AD... which I think is ok.... [8-|]
xn = Christan man=man -- Acts 11:26 "....and the disciples were first called Christians in Antioch".
Barney Fife is my hero! He only uses an abacus with 14 rows!
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Thank you.What happened to the church that started in 33 AD after 33 AD?
Let's not go down that rabbit hole again. That question is loaded with many unstated assumptions that many of us do not accept. They are inappropriate for discussion here. The majority of Christians see no break ... some see weaves and bobs, some see running off the rails and being righted again, some see continuity with pieces shattering like glass. However, for historical accuracy think something like this:
- multiple "churches" with differing texts and beliefs get sorted into "orthodox" and "heretical"
- first split in the "orthodox" thread is the basis for Oriental Orthodox/Church of the East grouping.
- second split in the "orthodox" thread is the basis for the Catholic/Orthodox grouping
- multiple splits in the "Catholic" thread is the basis for the Protestant groupings
- odds and ends including restoration, continuing revelation, and syncretic groups swirl around the major groups at all times
then about 300(?) AD it disappeared and it seems the Catholic church took over
The historical record shows that circa 300 AD the orthodox/heretic split was still being solidified and the first split (in two parts) was taking shape - think Arians and Nestorians as anchors for the conflicts. Nothing distinctly "Catholic" in the sense you mean it, happened at this time.
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xmman, the only history you’ll find is found in the book of Acts. After that, if you’re honest, you’ll find the same kind of history like other groups. In fact, all of them make claims that they started in 33AD. They’re all in the same boat, each one having their own “history;” so if you want “recent” history, the restoration movement will have to do. Other than that, you will not find any history of the church you have in mind, other than what’s found in the pages of history, which you already know, don’t mention the history of the church you have in mind. Maybe the history of that particular church was not meant to be written.
DAL
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Believe me, I understand... but always searching for things I've probably missed....
Thanks to all. [8-|]
xn = Christan man=man -- Acts 11:26 "....and the disciples were first called Christians in Antioch".
Barney Fife is my hero! He only uses an abacus with 14 rows!
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Good morning, Ali Pope!
Since this is an important thread about an important feature, it might be helpful if you can pin it to the top so it’ll stay there. That way it won’t get buried with other threads. Hopefully, you’ll see this suggestion 👍
DAL
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