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580
Emperor Tiberius II (578-582) could only spare a few troops for Rome and suggest the bishop of Rome bribe the Lombard dukes and seek help from the Frankish King. Pelagius bishop of Rome stated providence had singled out the Franks to be Rome and Italy's protector. His appeal fell on deaf ears.
581
A short-lived Sui dynasty reunited China (581-618)
Emperor Wendi of China reigned (581-604).
582
Roman Emperor Maurice (582-602) re-established control over the Bishopery of Rome, as well as civil and military powers. The bishop of Rome is still subordinate to the bishop of Constantinople.
584
King Chlothar II (584-628) son King Chilperich (561-584) ruled Neustria the district of Paris (France).
585
Samaragdus arranged an armistice with the Lombards that lasted until 589. Pelagius bishop of Rome attempted to get northern Italy into communion by reason then force but failed.
589
The third council of Toledo proclaimed the conversion of the Visigoths in Spain under King Reccared (586-601). Plague ravaged Rome.
590
It is noteworthy that during the period of 555 to 741 the papal authority rested in Constantinople and some believe any dogma or doctrine established during this period is highly questionable concerning its application to the universal church. The Bishop of Constantinople took the title of 'Universal Patriarch' (Pope) as the successor of St. Peter.
Gregory I Bishop of Rome also claimed to be a successor of St. Peter but clearly stated that none of the patriarchs could claim to be universal. Gregory says a patriarch is a 'servant of God's servants'.
This could be classified as the beginning of the Great Persecution Age a combining of Babylonian, Roman and Judaism evil beliefs into an unholy Roman Catholic Tradition that would last until the twentieth century.
Gregory I the bishop of Rome (590-604) son of a wealthy family, that had installed two bishop's of Rome Fexix III (530) and Agapitus I (536), elected their third bishop of Rome. He wrote to Emperor Maurice (582-602) asking him to withhold his consent of the election. If the Emperor withholds his consent then the elevation of Gregory is invalid as the bishop of Rome and is subordinate to the bishop of Constantinople. One major pronouncement of Gregory bishop of Rome is the doctrine that non-baptized babies go straight to hell and suffers for all eternity. This belief is based on Innocent bishop of Rome (401-417) and Gelasius I bishop of Rome (492-496) who proclaimed that babies baptized but non-communicated and who died would go straight to hell. This belief assumed the entire Pagan World is doomed to damnation and the eternal fires of hell. This dogma is required to perpetuate the dogma of original sin, for if parents are baptized and made holy how could they conceive a child in sin from this holy union. To cover this theology Gregory bishop of Rome also proclaimed that sex is always sinful even when it issues in children. After a man has slept with his wife, he may not enter a Church until he has purged himself by penance and washing, for his will remains evil. Sin is therefore handed on by our corrupt nature, through sex, our desire galvanized by lust. This Sumarian theology carried through into the twentieth century and is the basis for much disharmony within the church. It is noteworthy that the belief of eternity (life after death) is a vary ancient Egyptian belief.
Gregory I, the bishop of Rome (590-604) assumed secular responsibility for the defense of Rome against the Lombard attacks and the supervision of the police, Law courts, markets, schools and utilities. This established an extremely dangerous president as Christ had warned the Church that God's Kingdom is not of this world. To this point in history, the Church focused on Authority not Responsibility. Gregory would combine Authority and Responsibility or Spiritual and Secular that would manifest all sorts of evil activities within the Church.
The Germanic-Lombards in Italy attempted to offset the Roman theology by a system of Episcopal immunities that returned the bishops to virtually local temporal sovereigns, allowing them to preserve the local spirit of municipal independence and organization.
593
Emperor Gregory the bishop of Rome assumed full civil authority, negotiating treaties, paying troops and appointing generals. He imposed a detailed code foe the election and conduct of bishops, enforced clerical celibacy and disposed offending prelates.
595
Gregory I Papa of Rome (590–604) sent Father Candus (Candidus) to Britain to buy young pagan slave boys to work the monastic estates.
Abu Al-Qasin Muhammad (570-632) of Saui Arabia married Khadija a rich widow age b-555.
596
Emperor Gregory I bishop of Rome (590-604) had observed a blond slave girl from England in the Roman Market and sent Saint Augustine and forty monks to England where they established Christianity among the Germanic-Anglo-Saxon peoples. The bishop of Rome advised that churches should be built on pagan sites in order to retain those who formally worshiped there.
King Theudebert II (596-612) son King Childeber II (575-596) ruled Austrasia the district north East of Neustria (Paris, France).
597
The Church of England claims its origin to St. Augustine from this date. St. Augustine encountered two peoples the Celtic British and the mixed blood Germanic-English. The English King Clovis embraced the Rome Catholic Church as this aligned him with the Christian Germanic-Franks. A distinctive Celtic Christian Church existed among the Britons but from a Roman perspective had sunk to a low level where even the threat of excommunication failed to arouse awe.
599
During the 6th century the Oriental Orthodox churches separated from the Eastern and Roman Orthodox Churches. The Oriental Orthodox churches include the Armenians, Syrians, Egyptians, Ethiopians and Indian Orthodox Churches. This Oriental Christian Church only accepted the doctrines of the first three Christian councils.
600
The Pict (paint people), and Celt routinely visited Iceland, Greenland and even Jan Mayen Island, Norway. The Picts are firmly established on Orkney, Shetland (Scotland) and Faeroes Islands (Norway). By 800 the Pict of Ireland would dominate Scotland and Northern England. The Kings of Svear extended their dominance from Uppsalia to all of Sweden.
Some contend the historic seat of Celtic power shifted this year from the Hill of Tara, Ireland to Tayside village near Pirth, Scotland. Tayside is the Pictish Kingdom capital.
Arab and Persian chemists mixed petroleum and quick lime to make what is called 'Greek Fire'.
The Svear engaged and eventually merged with the Gothars displacing the Lapps to become the Germanic-Swedish Norseman (Viking) Culture.
Moslem traders first traveled to China and some of their descendents still live and practice their religion in that country. The Moslems acted as agents to bring the rich trade items from China to Europe. The Arabs followed the high God Al Lah but held feelings of spiritual inferiority. Jews and Christians would taunt them for being barbarous having received no revelation from God.
The Apostles Creed is claimed to have been crafted by an assembly of the twelve Apostles as a Canon of the Church. This is an erroneous claim and the present Apostles Creed did not exist until well after the death of St. Cyril in 869. The Creed by about 600 evolved to the following form. Those words in (brackets) are added after this date and those highlighted represent the known beliefs of the first century.
I believe in God the Father Almighty; (maker of heaven and earth); and in Jesus Christ his only Son, our Lord; who was born (conceived) of (by) the Holy Ghost, and (born) of the Virgin Mary; (suffered) crucified under Pontius Pilate, (was crucified, died) and buried,; (he descended into hell), the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, sits at the right hand of (God) the Father (Almighty); from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead; (I believe) and in the Holy Ghost, the holy (Catholic) Church; (the communication of saints), the remission (forgiveness) of sins; the resurrection of the body; (life everlasting). Amen. The evolution of the Apostles Creed over an eight hundred-year time frame likely is in response to specific heresies and is an excellent example of the evolution of the Bible itself.
Pope Gregory I in Expositio in Librum declared "all men, are equal in nature but...a hidden dispensation of providence has arranged a hierarchy of merit and ruler-ship, in that the differences between classes of men have arisen as a result of sin and are ordained by divine justice." It clearly condones a class system including slavery. Couple this with the Council of Gangra 340.
It is believed the Polynesians reached Hawaii about this time. Others suggest it was about 200 AD. Some suggest they came mostly from Canada to Hawaii.
601
The Holy See of Canterbury is established in England this year. Augustine the first Archbishop is very successful in converting the ruling families but not with the ordinary people as he is considered too legalistic, (a Paulist-Pharisee) . Emperor. bishop Gregory I (590-604) sent Mellitous and Paulinus along with reinforcements to assist Augustine in the conquest of England. The Celtic Church brought Christianity to Wales, Ireland and Scotland.
602
Emperor bishop Gregory I (590-604) proclaimed that a Priest's marriage is valid but he had to choose between keeping his wife or his ministry. The British Isles is an exception as he authorized Augustine to let them marry and draw their stipends separately as they knew nothing of the Roman Catholic discipline. Gregory forbid the torture and persecution of Jews but it is all right to bribe them into baptism and he would reduce their rent by one-third if baptized, for even if we do not get the parents, we shall gain the children. Gregory I (590-604) could speak no Greek and expressed disdain for the Greek tongue. If you marginalize another’s language you soon marginalize their beliefs and values.
604
Emperor Yangdi of China reigned (604-617).
Emperor bishop Gregory I (590-604) died while Rome is again in the grip of famine due to siege. The people turned in exasperation against the bishop of Rome (Gregory) before he died. Sabinian (604-606) born Volterra, Tuscany is elected bishop of Rome. During the siege of Rome when famine is ramped he sold the church grain and is accused of profiteering. Emperor and bishop Gregory had freely gave the church grain during famine. The people are extremely hostile toward this bishop even after his death.
607
Boniface III (607-607) a Greek Roman is elected bishop of Rome. He proclaimed that Rome is head of all churches. Emperor Justian (527-565) had issued a similar pronouncement. At this time the Roman Church forbade those who voted for the bishop of Rome from discussing the matter during the bishop’s lifetime under pain of excommunication. It is unclear if Boniface paid tribute to the Emperor of Constantinople to secure his appointment as bishop of Rome. The bishop of Constantinople is head of the Christian Church and the vow of secrecy likely also includes the claim to being the heads of the Church.
608
Boniface IV (608-615) born L'Aquila is elected bishop of Rome. His reign is disturbed by famine, plague and natural disaster. He had good relations with Emperor Phocas (602-610) and Heraclius (610-640)
610
Muhammad ibn Abdallah a Meccan of Quraysh (570-632) Saudi Arabian during the month of Ramadan made a spiritual retreat to Mount Hira outside the city of Mecca in the Hijaz. He believed the eye for an eye philosophy doomed the Arabs to perpetual barbarism. He also believed Al Lah his High God is the same God of the Jews and Christians. Muhammad claims to have received divine revelations over the next 20 years that became the Koran after his death. The Jews believed the age of prophecy is over. Mohammed pointed out wrongs committed by the leaders, priests and merchants of Mecca.
The Emperor Heraclius came to power and accentuated the Greek and Hellenistic character of the empire thereby causing a greater East and West separation of Church and State.
612
King Theuderich II (612-613) son King Childeber II (575-596) ruled Austrasia the district north East of Neustria (Paris, France).
613
King Chlother II King of Neustria (584-628) also ruled Austrasia (613-623) again uniting the Franks after the death of King Siegebert II (613-613) son King Theuderich II (612-613).
614
Jerusalem falls to Persians.
615
St. Adeodatus I alias Deusdedit (615-618) a Roman son of a sub-deacon is elected the first priest to be made bishop of Rome since John II (533-535). He is elected by the party opposed to the policies of Gregory I and Boniface IV. Rome is afflicted with an earthquake and an outbreak of scab disease. The Byzantine party in Italy caused a serious mutiny against the bishop. Officials in Ravenna are butchered.
616
After the death of Ethelbert of Kent the English Christian Church fell into disuse for half a century undoing most of the work of Augustine. It is noteworthy the Augustine did not build his church with the poor people but concentrated on the rich and powerful.
617
Emperor Gongdi of China reigned (617-618) thus ending the Sui Danysty..
618
The T'ang Dynasty in China reigned (618-907).
Emperor Gaozu of China reigned (618-626)
619
Boniface V (619-625) a Neapolitan is elected bishop of Rome after a delay as Emperor Heraclius (610-641) is occupied with his campaign against the Persians. The bishop of Rome is still subordinate to the Bishop of Constantinople. The Anti bishop Gregory I election party also elected this bishop of Rome.
620
After conquering Armenia, Byzantine Emperor Heraclius is reported to have climbed Mt Ararat to see Noah's Arh.
622
The departure (Hegira) of Mahomet (570-632), under threat of assassination, fled from Mecca to Medina thus marking the beginning of Islam (Muslim). Mahomet (Mohammed) rejecting Judaism and Christianity proclaimed there is but one God, Jesus is a prophet, not a divinity. It should be noted that at this time many Arabs are Jews or Christian while other adhered to their ancient worship of Kaaba. A good Arab unconditionally submits himself to Gods will. Mahomet originally tried to establish cooperation with the Jews and Christians living in Arab lands. They firmly rejected him as a heretic and he furiously rejected them. The Jewish and Christian tradition of use legalism to reduce religion to the scrupulous observation of sacred rules of absolutism created the second great schism in the Church. Amazingly after a period of time Islam would also incorporate this same self-destructive doctrine. Mohammed suggested the Jews worshiped Ezra as the Son of God. He suggested the crucifixion is a Jewish falsehood. Islam proclaimed that women should only leave the home for necessity wearing long and unattractive clothing, walking close to the walls of houses to make way for men. Islam further proclaims men should make the road difficult and narrow for women. Islam believes that the female body in public space causes chaos. It is interesting to note that all the major religions of the Sumerian culture namely Judaism, Christianity and Islam proclaim that all people are equal yet continue to practice patriarchal practices that force women into a slave role. Patriarchal beliefs and values also justify domination of minority peoples, war and killing providing it is done in the name of God.
Some believe that the Quar'anic (Koran or Qur'an) doctrine was developed (610-632) and originally called Shatiah and suggests the Arab God Alleh is the only true God, the God of Christians, the God of Jews are false Gods and Jesus is not the sun of God. It is noteworthy that Muhammad was not literate and could not read or write. According to Islamic law, it is lawful to wage war against four types of enemy; infidels, apostates, rebels and bandits. Those who abandon the faith are renegades. Renegade Muslims must be ruthlessly tracked down and executed. Jihad is a religious obligation of the Muslim community as a whole. It is an obligation of every able-bodied individual. It will continue until every person in the world adopts the faith or submits to Muslim rule. Those killed in the Jahad are called martyrs and immediately sent to heaven.
623
King Dagobert I (623-628) son King Chlothar II (584-628) ruled Austrasia the district north East of Neustria (Paris, France).
624
Muslims reached a major turning point when Muhammad commanded his followers to pray facing Mecca instead of Jerusalem. It is noteworthy that the Muslims adopted the Babylonian lunar calendar system and even incorporated the crescent into their flags although the Muslim law bans any representation of natural objects.
Some time after this date Ramadan was started as a month of purification, abstaining from food, drink and other body pleasures such as sex, from dawn until sunset. This fast is meant to teach discipline, self restraint, generosity and obedience to God. It is believed a missed day of Ramadan can not be made up for all eternity. Ramadan is one of the Basic Tenets or Five Pillars of Islam. Ramadan begins with a sighting of the crescent moon usually late fallr and lasts a 28 day month.
625
Honorius (625-638) a wealthy aristocrat from Campania is elected bishop of Rome who shares the ideals of bishop Gregory I placing monks over priests. He punished Bishops who opposed him replacing Bishop Fortunatus in Aquileia-Grado.
626
Emperor Taizong of China reigned (626-649) One of his concubines was Wu Zetian aka Wu Zhao who would become Emperor (690-705).
627
Some believe the prophet Muhammad (570-632) approved the beheading of 600 people from a Jewish tribe living near Medina. He believed the tribe members had betrayed him by negotiating with his enemies.
628
Muhammad (570-632) subdued the Jewish enclaves at Khaibar, ninety miles north of Mecca, Saudi Arabia which had mounted resistance against him. This victory is referred to in s.33:27 of the Qur'an.
629
Jerusalem retaken by Byzantines.
630
Mahomet (Mohammed)(570-632) promised paradise for all those who died during Holy War (Jihid) including 70 dark eyed virgins. Mahomet himself had eleven wives and a number of concubines. He therefore legalized slavery, polygamy and war. Mohammed introduced the concept of Jihad, the sacred duty to war against idolaters. The Jihad is a cornerstone of Islam, it is violent armed force to be used against the infidels. Mecca fell to Mahomet (Mohammed)(570-632) and Islam marking the beginning of Arab conquests. He conducted war against Jews, Arabs and Christians who did not accept him as a prophet. He put the men to death and sold the women and children into slavery.
Muhammad (570-632) cursed the Jews, Christians and infidel Arabs calling on Allah's damnation upon them thereby starting the tradition and doctrine of the Jihad or Holy war. The fundamental doctrine of Jihad is the Islamization of the world, using military institutions and tactics of war. Jihad is considered a permanent state of war against infidels until they submit to Islamic domination. To solidify his Jihad, (Mohammed)(570-632) marched his army on Khaibau, destroying, torturing, murdering, plundering and enslaving the young female infidels for sexual uses. Those killed, as a result of Jihad, are promised enjoyment in paradise, for having taken up the sward for Allah.
King Dagobert I King of Austrasia (623-628) son King Chlothar II (584-628) ruled Neustria (Paris, France) (630-638). The King followed the advice of Arnulf (d-641) Bishop of Metz and Pepin (I) (d-639) of Landen, Mayor of Austrasia and applied a firm rule that led to a revolt.
632
The Prophet Muhammad delivered his last sermon saying: No...apostle will come after me, and no new faith will be born." Yet before the year was out new sects were born. It is believed Muhammad (570-632) was killed by poison. The Jews conspired to kill Muhammad saying if he is truly a prophet, God will warn him or protect him, if not he is an imposter. The killing however was in retaliation for Muhammad's Jihad against Khaibau. Muhammad was a bigamist and is known to have 11 wives and two concubines.
Muslims conquer Jerusalem and Caliph 'Abd al-Malik erected a shrine 'the Dome of the Rock' over the Foundation Stone of the Temple, the spot where, Muhammad ascended to heaven according to Islamic belief.
The Christian Church of King Siegebert III (632-656) son King Siegebert II (613-613) ruled Austrasia, N.E. of Paris, France.
The Muslims religion had a major schism and split into different sects, the Sunni, Shiite, Druze and Alawite after Muhammad's death this year. The major split is over who replaces Muhammad as his successor, the closest male relative vs. best man for the job.
632
The term Cymry was in common use to identify the Peoples of Wales in Britain and their language was called Cymraeg, a form of Gaelic.
636
Syria fell to the Islam crusades only four years after the death of Mahomet much to the dismay of both Jews and Christians. The Peters Christian Churches of Jerusalem , Antioch, Carthage and Alexandria are swept away with the Islam conquests clearing some major challenges to the Paulist Papacy in Rome. The cradle of Christianity is effectively scattered to the four winds.
638
Palestine fell to Islam Jihad, followed by Egypt in 640 and Persia shortly thereafter as though through divine intervention. Honorius I (625-638) bishop of Rome issued the two distinct natures but one operation decree is later considered heretical and questions the infallibility of the bishop of Rome. This appears to be the first time infallibility was debated but more important issues were being discussed, the God-man separation vs a single entity. He also is considered an efficient civil administer also being paymaster of Imperial troops.
King Clovis II (638-656) son King Dagobert I ruled Neustria (District of Paris, France).
640
Severinus a Roman of upper class is elected bishop of Rome. Emperor Heraclius (610-641) delayed confirming the election because Heraclius declared that Christ had only one will. The bishop of Rome is still subordinate to the bishop of Constantinople and this is likely an issue over authority. The bishop of Rome is subjected to brutal treatment for his heresy and Roman troops besiege the Holy See. The treasure is plundered and divided among the soldiers, officials and Emperor Heraclius. Some suggest he recanted and proclaimed Christ had two wills and energies corresponding to his two natures. John IV (640-642) a Dalmatian is elected bishop of Rome.
642
Theodore I (642-649) a Greek born Jerusalem son of a Bishop is elected bishop of Rome. He spent his total reign resisting the heretical view by the Byzantine court that Christ had only one will. Many are excommunicated over this issue.
649
Emperor Gaozong of China reigned (649-683) and Wu Zetian aka Wu Zhao was his concubine who would become Emperor (690-705). She would become Empress Regnant (665-690).
Martin I (649-655) an Umbrian from Todi is elected bishop of Rome. He consecrated himself without seeking Imperial ratification. Emperor Constans II (641-668) refused to recognize this anti-bishop of Rome as a legitimate bishop of Rome. A synod of 105 western bishops affirmed the belief in two wills in Christ.
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