Summarize the Development of the Christian Church in Late Antiquity

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Essay

Summarize the development of the Christian church in Late Antiquity with reference to institutional structure and authority, the development of a scriptural canon, the standardization of doctrines, and the position of the church in society.

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Definitions:

Social Needs

Human desires for belonging, affection, acceptance, and friendship, which are significant in driving consumer behavior.

Safety Needs

The requirement for physical security, stability, and freedom from fear, as part of Maslow's hierarchy of needs.

Maslow Hierarchy

A theory in psychology proposed by Abraham Maslow that categorizes human needs into five levels, from basic physiological needs to self-actualization.

Self-actualization

The act of fulfilling or realizing one's abilities and potential, regarded as an innate motivation.