Saxon Hammer
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Because of the Pope's speech on TED Talks http://theologyonline.com/showthread.php?124825-The-Pope-at-a-T-E-D-talk
Roman - Is obviously in reference to the location of the Vatican but does it mean more than that?
Does it mean that the religion is tied to ancient Rome of Constantine?
The word ‘Catholic’ comes from the Greek phrase καθολου (kath’holou ), meaning ‘concerning the whole’. The word ‘Catholic’ can also be understood in English to mean ‘universal’.
It was a surprise to me that Catholic translated to these English phrases.
Another surprise is/was that Roman Catholic is separate from Christianity HOWEVER is generally viewed as part of Christianity?
Can any one help with my learning please?
Roman - Is obviously in reference to the location of the Vatican but does it mean more than that?
Does it mean that the religion is tied to ancient Rome of Constantine?
The word ‘Catholic’ comes from the Greek phrase καθολου (kath’holou ), meaning ‘concerning the whole’. The word ‘Catholic’ can also be understood in English to mean ‘universal’.
It was a surprise to me that Catholic translated to these English phrases.
Another surprise is/was that Roman Catholic is separate from Christianity HOWEVER is generally viewed as part of Christianity?
Can any one help with my learning please?