41. Did Buddhism Influence Early Christianity? Essay on the possibility that Jesus was taught Buddhism by the Therapeutae, a community of Buddhist teachers that had been sent by the Indian emperor Ashoka on an embassy to Ptolemy II, king of Egypt, in 250 CE. http://www.omhros.gr/kat/history/Txt/Rl/BuddChrist.htm

Did Buddhism influence early Christianity? The Times of India Title: Did Buddhism influence early Christianity? Author: N. S. Chandramouli Publication: The Times of India Date : May 1, 1997 Long before the word 'missionary' came to be synonymous with Christianity, Buddhist monks were travelling across Asia, spreading their master's teachings along the Silk Route from Khotan in the east to Antioch in the west. Indeed, many scholars hold that the religious traditions of the Silk Route regions, including the Levant, were significantly influenced by the Buddha's philosophy of compassion, his vision of Dhamma, the eternal law that sustains the cosmos and manifests itself among humans as the moral law. Against this historical backdrop. some scholars have posed an interesting question: Were the teachings of Jesus the Nazarene a continuation, in Palestine, of the philosophy that Siddhartha Gautama had taught beside the Ganga 500 years earlier? In their book The Original Jesus (Element Books, Shaftesbury, 1995), Elmar R Gruber, an eminent psychologist, and Holger Kersten, a specialist in religious history and author of the best-selling Jesus Lived in India, offer compelling evidence of extensive Buddhist influence on the life and teachings of Jesus. Arguing that 2,000 years of Church history have hidden the real historical Jesus, the authors promise to peel away the varnish and uncover him. Very little is known about Jesus' early years -in those years, Gruber and Kersten claim, Jesus was brought up by the

42. CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Christianity An account is given of christianity as a religion, describing its origin, its relation to other religions, its essential nature and chief characteristics, http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/03712a.htm

Home Encyclopedia Summa Fathers ... C > Christianity A B C D ... CICDC - Home of the Catholic Lifetime Reading Plan Christianity In the following article an account is given of Christianity as a religion, describing its origin, its relation to other religions, its essential nature and chief characteristics, but not dealing with its doctrines in detail nor its history as a visible organization. These and other aspects of this great subject will receive treatment under separate titles. Moreover, the Christianity of which we speak is that which we find realized in the Catholic Church alone; hence, we are not concerned here with those forms which are embodied in the various non-Catholic Christian sects, whether schismatical or heretical Our documentary sources of knowledge about the origin of Christianity and its earliest developments are chiefly the New Testament Scriptures Clement and Ignatius ) cannot fail to see what a fullness of traditions, topics of preaching, doctrines, and forms of organization already existed in the time of Trajan (A.D. 98-117), and in particular churches had reached permanence" (Chronologie der altchristlichen Literature, Bk. I, pp. 8, 11). Other points will, of course, be touched on and other results assumed, which are more fully and formally treated under

43. CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Slavery And Christianity Visit New Advent for the Summa Theologica, Church Fathers, Catholic Encyclopedia and more. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14036a.htm

Home Encyclopedia Summa Fathers ... S > Slavery and Christianity A B C D ... CICDC - Home of the Catholic Lifetime Reading Plan Slavery and Christianity How numerous the slaves were in Roman society when Christianity made its appearance, how hard was their lot, and how the competition of slave labour crushed free labour is notorious. It is the scope of this article to show what Christianity has done for slaves and against slavery, first in the Roman world, next in that society which was the result of the barbarian invasions, and lastly in the modern world. I. THE CHURCH AND ROMAN SLAVERY Christ Jesus " (Gal., iii, 27-28; cf. I Cor., xii, 13). From this principle St. Paul draws no political conclusions. It was not his wish, as it was not in his power, to realize Christian equality either by force or by revolt. Such revolutions are not effected of a sudden. Christianity accepts society as it is, influencing it for its transformation through, and only through, individual souls. What it demands in the first place from masters and from slaves is, to live as brethren commanding with equity, without threatening, remembering that God is the master of all - obeying with fear, but without servile flattery, in simplicity of hear, as they would obey Christ (cf. Eph., vi, 9; Col. iii, 22-4; iv, 1).

44. Indian Christianity The history, culture, traditions, institutions, and organizations of the various denominations of christianity in India. http://www.indianchristianity.org/

Jesus Bible Christianity World ... (Secretary MGOCSM) The Malankara Church News Chronology of Historical Events Amazing Bible Religious life ... More Links Email johnsonrevfr@yahoo.com St.Thomas, said to his fellow disciples:- " Let us also go to die with him " Dearly Beloveds in Christ Greetings and Prayers in the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ W elcome to the Traditions established by our Lord Jesus Christ and His Apostle St. Thomas in India. Live, the law set down by Scripture, and follow the Tradition of the earliest of Christ's Apostles and of the Master Himself. Our Creed, Liturgies, Traditions and Teaching are the oldest extant interpretation of the Holy Teaching of Jesus Christ. The Church of our Lord Jesus Christ is a communion of Churches. Unity and diversity are two essential dimensions of the Church. Unity needed in faith, Sacraments and leadership. There is diversity in the form of Worship, Spirituality, Theology, Discipline, Traditions, etc. Christianity in India is as old as world Christianity. There are 25 million Christians in India which is just below 3% of the total population of the Country. Diversity of Christians is noticeable: Syrian Christians, Knanaya Christians, Goan Christians, Tamil Christians, Anglo-Indians, Naga Christians, etc are the main. They differ in language, social customs and economic prosperity. Christians play a decisive role in the fields of education, social work and even in politics.

45. WELCOME TO INDIAN CHRISTIANITY An encyclopedia of indian christianity with information and research assistance for topics dealing with India in particular and South Asia in general. http://www.indianchristianity.com/

Indian Christanity is an encyclopedia of Indian Christianity with information and research assistance for topics dealing with India in particular and South Asia in general.

46. BBC - Religion & Ethics - Christianity Guide to christianity. christianity is the world s biggest religion, with about 2.2 billion followers worldwide. It is based on the teachings of Jesus http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/christianity/

@import url('/includes/tbenh.css') ; Home TV Radio Talk ... A-Z Index TUESDAY 20th September 2005 Text only BBC Homepage Religions Christianity ... Help Like this page? Send it to a friend! The essentials Christianity is the world's biggest religion, with about 2.2 billion followers worldwide. It is based on the teachings of Jesus Christ who lived in the Holy Land 2,000 years ago. The basics Introduction Customs Worship Features History Beliefs Holy days Subdivisions Features Anglican Church (Realmedia, 27m 36s) Beyond Belief gets to grips with Anglicanism, Catholicism and their age-old differences. Read about the Church of England and the Roman Catholic Church The Lord's Prayer Read an exploratin of this famous prayer, by Archbishop Rowan Williams. A-Z of world religions Choose Atheism Baha'i Buddhism Christianity Hinduism Islam Jainism Judaism Mormon Paganism Rastafari Shinto Sikhism Unitarianism Zoroastrianism Have your say Newsletter Living Related Links BBC Latest Christianity news Daily Service Songs of Praise My faith and me ... In Our Time: Redemption Non-BBC Rejesus Church of Scotland Evangelical Alliance The Vatican ... Methodist Church The BBC is not responsible for the content of external websites

47. Christ And Christianity In Persian Poetry Online book by H.B. DehqaniTafti about the history and influences of Christ on Persian poetry. http://www.farsinet.com/ChristInPersianPoetry/

Sohrab Books 1 Camberry Close Basingstoke Hants RG21 3AG U.K. ISBN 1-870312-04-X Christ and Christianity in Persian Poetry Bishop Hassan Dehqani Tafti List of Books by Bishop Hassan Dehqani Tafti Introduction 1) Classical Poets from Ferdowsi onwards. Classical poetry can itself be divided into two groups: An awareness of Christian thought in Persian Poetry Classical poets who actually mention the name of Jesus Modern Poets Christian Poets today Introduction Christ and Christianity in Persian Poetry ' is a very vast subject, covering almost the whole history of Iran with its relationship with Christianity. According to the Book of Acts of the Apostles, there were Parthians and Medes present in Jeruslem when Christianity started. By the 2nd century, Christianity was well-established in Iran. About 20 bishoprics were established about the 3rd century, and the Church in Iran even sent missionaries of its own to distant countries of the Far East, such as China. Professor Girshman has discovered the ruins of an ancient monastery belonging to the 2nd and 3rd centuries, on Kharg Islands, revealing the fact of the existence of Christians in that area. The relationship between Christianity and Iran throughout its history is a fascinating subject, and is beyond the scope of this talk. It is sufficient to say that there is hardly any period in the long history of Iran when one can say Christianity was non-existent at that time. Of course, Persian poets got most of their information about Christianity from the Quran and Muslim sources, but the existence of Christians in Iran was also influential in this way.

48. Index | Christianity | BBC World Service christianityincrease your understanding by reading and hearing about different religions from around the world. http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/people/features/world_religions/christianity.s

Front Page WORLD News Sport Business Entertainment ... Site Map REGIONS Africa Americas Asia-Pacific Europe ... South Asia SERVICES About Us Contact Us Help Text Only ... Mobile/PDAs You are in: Front Page Sitemap Religions of the World Christianity Christianity Introduction Christianity is a religion practised by nearly 2,000 million people worldwide. It originated in Palestine in the 1st century AD and is founded on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ [4BC-29AD], a Palestinian Jew. There are 6 million active Christians in the UK, but over 35 million in Britain would regard themselves as nominally Christian. There are many different variations or "denominations". The major division is between Orthodox and Western Christianity (which itself is divided into Roman Catholicism and Protestantism). From the beginning, Christianity has sought to convert people, however, many Christians today feel there should still be respect for what is good and true in other cultures and religions.

49. Christianity And Renewal Online version of monthly magazine for UK Christians. Biblical teaching, articles, forum, reviews and links http://www.christianityandrenewal.com

50. Celtic Christianity A miscellany of links, including Celtic mailing lists, news, saints, liturgy and a webring. http://www2.gol.com/users/stuart/celtihs.html

Where to search for Celtic Christian Resources Frequently Asked Questions What is Celtic Christianity? Check this one page resource: Celtic Spirituality What is the origin of the Celtic Cross? Nobody really knows but there is a pre-Christian stone circle which has the form of a celtic cross. Celtic Art Net has a page about the Celtic Cross . Stephen Walker has produced a page on the Celtic Cross: History and Symbolism Discussion Board document.write('') Discuss Celtic Christianity Open Directory - Celtic Christian Section I kicked off the Open Directory Project's Celtic Christianity Section . The Open Directory is a Yahoo like directory with the important distinction that anyone can sign up to manage a category. This means that the directory has literally thousands of editors so sites are validated very quickly compared to Yahoo. If you have a Celtic Christian site or find a good one that is not listed there please sumbit it in the appropriate section. Also if you have some spare time and have a particular field interest please sign up as an editor for your own sub section. Celtic Christian Mailing Lists The Celtic Christian Mailing List The Modern Celtic Worship Mailing List Celtic Announcement Mailing List Do you have a question or announcement about Celtic Christianity that you would like to publish?

51. Egypt: Tour Egypt Monthly: Christianity In Egypt A compilation of several essays on various aspects of christianity in Egypt; the History of christianity in Egypt essay recounts the birth and early growth of the faith, saints, theologians, the Council of Chalcedon, and a bibliography and links to related sites; from TourEgypt.net. http://touregypt.net/magazine/christianityinegypt.htm

Christianity in Egypt Ancient Coptic Christian Fabrics by Jimmy Dunn As early as the Pharaonic period of Egypt's New Kingdom, and because of increasing contact with the Near East, a fashion developed in Egypt of wearing ornate garments decorated withcolorful decorations. This fashion disappeared during the Late Pharaonic Period only to reappear during Roman times, with the spread of the use of wool. Flax (linen), which was used almost exclusively until the Greek period was very difficult to dye, but in contrast, wool allowed colors to be applied that have lasted into our own time. There also evolved silk garments with shimmering colors that obviously had their origins in the east, consisting of caftans, leggings and tunics, for example. As in the pharaonic period, Coptic fabrics remained well known for a long time and even in distant lands. Christmas In Egypt by Nermin Sami and Jimmy Dunn For those of you who may think this article comes a little late, Egyptian Orthodox Christians (or Coptic Christians) celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ on January 7th, a date equivalent to the 29th day of the Coptic month of "kiohk, or Khiahk". Of course, in many other countries Christmas is celebrated on December 25th, though celebrating Christmas on this date is not unique to the Coptics. For example, the Russian Orthodox Church also celebrates Christmas on January 7th. The difference in the dates comes from the difference between the Coptic and Gregorian calendars. However, because of the time the Holy Family spent in Egypt with the infant Jesus, Christmas is a very special celebration in Egypt.

52. Atheist Divine: Criticising Christianity Points out the absurdities, inaccuracies, and general deficiencies of the Christian religion. http://www.geocities.com/atheistdivine/

Criticising Christianity NEW The Suffering God a refutation of that "solution" to the problem of evil which states that God suffers in every act of evil and suffering. It is the aim of this website to point out the absurdities, inaccuracies, and general deficiencies of the Christian religion to anybody who cares to read it. So, if you are a Christian, be warned, you will probably find some of this offensive, though I do not intend to make a practise of ad hominem attacks or obscenity. I intend to go through my arguments with, and against Christianity in a rational manner - but I will criticise it. Historical Evidence for Jesus? Authenticity and Reliability of the Bible Proofs that God exists? Bad Christian Fruits ... Awards Articles on such things as "The Christian Foundation of America" and "Christianity is not a religion!" can be found under the "Crap Christian Ideas" section. Once enough things are on the site, an article list will be created. View My Guestbook Sign My Guestbook If anyone would like to link to this site (and please do) you can find instructions, and a banner to link with here Want to Join the Ribbon Campaign?

53. Unity : Spiritual And Inspirational Resource For Prayer, Meditation, Daily Devot Our philosophy offers a practical approach to christianity and teaches that as children of God, we are heir to all that we need. Praying for others http://www.unityworldhq.org/

Sign Our Guest Book! Consider DAILY WORD as your spiritual vitamin, and enjoy the peace that comes from reading it each day. DAILY WORD Reflect on this month's Meditation and watch your attitude change. REFLECT Make your sacred pilgrimage It’s the Awakened World 2005 conference: “Walk of Sacred Action: A Living Pilgrimage.” October 3-7, 2005, La Quinta Resort, La Quinta, California. Read James Dillet Freeman's poetry, blessing, and prayers set to beautiful music and images. Unity is a worldwide movement of prayer, publishing, and education that helps people of all faiths apply positive spiritual principles in their daily lives. We support all people in their individual quest to know God and find healing in their lives. Our philosophy offers a practical approach to Christianity and teaches that as children of God, we are heir to all that we need. Unity Nature continually demonstrates Truth messages, and one such message you are sure to find is the reassurance of universal oneness.

54. Anglican Province Of Christ The King A body of Anglican churches committed to traditional liturgy and historic Anglican christianity. Provides details of the Province, news and events, information about the Archbishop, links to dioceses and resources. http://www.anglicanpck.org/

Home About the Province Archbishop Dioceses ... Resources In the News Help Victims of Hurricane Katrina - Archbishop Morse urges that we help victims of the disaster. Read more THE PROVINCE, Trinitytide 2005 issue: Father Clendenin Retires St. Joseph of Arimathea Seminary New Academic Dean Junior Writers Contest ... 2006 Liturgical Kalendars The Faith that produced... the King James Bible most of Western Christendom's great church music William Shakespeare, Thomas Cranmer, Richard Hooker, Lancelot Andrewes, John Donne, George Herbert, Jeremy Taylor, Jonathan Swift, George Fredric Handel, William Law, George Berkeley, John Wesley, Charles Wesley, John Newton, William Wilberforce, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, John Keble, Charles Dickens, Florence Nightingale, Evelyn Underhill, Charles Williams, Dorothy Sayers, C. S. Lewis, and T. S. Eliot eleven former U. S. presidents and most of our nation's founding fathers

55. Canadian Christianity - Canada's Online Christian Resource Canadian Christian news, arts, a calendar of events, and a job market. Featuring news from British Columbia and Ontario, Vancouver and Toronto. http://www.canadianchristianity.com/

National BC Prairies Ontario Atlantic ... Church Search Search for churches, ministries, camps, bookstores and other Christian organizations in Canada. More Search Options Other National News Sites: Contact Us Partner with us! Advertise on CanadianChristianity.com google.com Search The Bible Version: NIV NASB RSV KJV NKJV Darby YLT WE All Passage: Search word(s): The Bible Gateway(TM) is a service of Gospel Communications Network (Gospelcom) National Headlines - September 15, 2005 Sharia law decision opposed by religious groups REPRESENTATIVES of some of Canada's major faiths are united in opposition to a decision just announced by one of Canada's premiers. Marriage commissioner faces human rights complaint REGINA, SK The Saskatchewan marriage commissioner facing a human rights complaint for refusing to perform a same-sex marriage promises to fight "to the highest level" if the complaint is upheld or the province tries to take away his license. Alpha's founder tours Canada QUEBEC CITY, QC A popular evangelistic program developed in the Church of England is making inroads with Canada's Roman Catholic population. Ottawa Watch : Heart attack!

56. History Of Christianity In Korea: From Its Troubled Beginning To Documents origins of christianity in Korea from the 18th century up to the present. http://www.kimsoft.com/1997/xhist.htm

History of Christianity in Korea: From Its Troubled Beginning to Its Contemporary Success Andrew E. Kim Source: Korea Overseas Information Service Preface Only about two percent of the Asian population is Christian, and while Christians are to be found in virtually every Asian country, it is South Korea that has witnessed the most spectacular and historically significant Christian expansion, particularly over the past three decades, the period of the country's remarkable modernization. Since the introduction of Catholicism in 1784, followed by the arrival of Protestant missionaries in 1884, Christianity has proceeded to becomeafter Buddhismthe largest religion in the country. Today about one third of South Korea's 45 million people are Christian11 million Protestants and 3 million Roman Catholics. Since the early 1960s, when South Korea's Christians scarcely topped the one million mark, the number of Christians, particularly Protestants, has increased faster than in any other country, doubling every decade. By 1994, moreover, there were over 35,000 churches and 50,000 pastors, making the South Korean church one of the most vital and dynamic in the world. In reviewing the history of Korean Christianity, we note certain peculiar circumstances of Korean history: Korea's long history of vulnerability to Chinese and Japanese control, Japanese colonialism and the Korean War, afforded Christianity a unique opportunity to offer a compelling salvation ethos and promise of both personal and national empowerment.

57. Orthodox Ireland Includes news, events, a directory of Orthodox churches, articles on the history of Celtic christianity and hymns for the Celtic and old English saints. http://www.orthodoxireland.com/

The following church communities have weekly services. Dublin Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation Clergy: Rev. Father Ireneu-Ioan Craciun Church Address: 46 Arbour Hill, Dublin 7 Telephone: Services: Saturday 5pm Vespers, Sunday 10am Mattins and 10.30am Divine Liturgy Languages: Greek, English, Romanian Diocese: Ecumenical Patriarchate (Archdiocese of Thyateira, Great Britain and Ireland) Romanian Orthodox Parish of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross Clergy: Rev. Father Calin Florea, Rev. Father Godfrey O'Donnell Church Address: Worshipping in Belvedere College Chapel, Great Denmark Street, Dublin Mailing Address (Rev. Father Calin Florea): Apt 91, Westend Village, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15 Telephone: Mailing Address (Rev. Father Godrey O'Donnell): 5 Cherry Park, Rathingle, Swords, Co. Dublin Telephone: Services: Sunday 10.30am Divine Liturgy Languages: Romanian, English Diocese: Patriarchate of Romania (Metropolis of Western and Southern Europe) Russian Orthodox Church of the Holy Apostles St Peter and St Paul Clergy: Very Rev. Father Michael Gogoleff, Rev. Father George Zavershinsky

58. Adult Christianity TM | For Christ's Sake Popular Christian culture with the adult in mind. http://www.jesus21.com/

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59. Firth's Celtic Scotland Short biographies of some of the early Celtic Saints who brought christianity to the Picts of northeast Alba including pictures of their churches. http://www.cushnieent.force9.co.uk/

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60. Christianity.ca christianity.ca is a project of the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada to gather together the whole Christian community in Canada for greater effectiveness in http://www.christianity.ca/

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