Religion Notes for 8th graders.

1. The Council of Ephesus- Condemned and teaching that would split Christ into two persons (Jesus is one person; a divine person with two natures-divine and human). 2. Caesropapism- supreme power over both Church and state is in the hands of a lay ruler. 3. Edit of Milan- the proclamation of 312 granting toleration to all Christians. 4. The Council of Chalcedon- put the finishing touches on the Church's teachings by declaring that Jesus in divine and human natures were …

…into a Church and preached powerful sermons on the Trinity. Gradually brought people back to the true faith. 43. St. Bernard- is known as the founder of the Cistercians Order because of his reform of Monastic life at Citeaux and Clairvaux. He had great ability to settle disputes and give advice on Church and government affairs. He was highly respected for his insight into problems. Bernard was chosen as an official preacher for the Second Crusade.